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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LD08FWS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 10 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 179,152 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust blowing slightly
- Nearside handbrake poor effort
- Nearside Front shock absorber damp
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,925 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
8 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,918 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads worn VERY CLOSE on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear pads worn VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,915 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower wishbone balljoint securing washer/spacer cracked but secure
10 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 168,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink bar (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower wishbone balljoint securing washer/spacer cracked but secure
24 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,547 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
11 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,358 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2023 5 Jun 202610 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 155,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
24 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,133 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,274 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Full under tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,896 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2020 5 Jun 20263 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,217 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019 5 Jun 202617 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,879 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,906 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017 5 Jun 202616 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,486 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202622 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,942 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015 5 Jun 202616 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,786 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202613 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,553 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,814 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LD08FWS was registered on 2008-03-04
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