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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LC08PRX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,343 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,196 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,261 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024 6 Jun 202617 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,202 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
18 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,600 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,106 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,362 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- N/s repeater lamp damaged
- N/s/f outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,104 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Both rear tyres worn on inner edge
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,746 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,687 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2016 6 Jun 20267 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,687 MI
6 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,482 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2015 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,903 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2014 6 Jun 20263 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,776 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013 6 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,209 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 6 Jun 20263 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
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LC08PRX was registered on 2008-05-10
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