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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LL57CSZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 119,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear top spring locator missing but not causing the spring to be insecure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,738 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,730 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,015 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023 14 Jun 202620 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,146 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022 14 Jun 202611 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,986 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021 14 Jun 202610 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,140 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Covers Fitted
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,048 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018 14 Jun 202628 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,048 MI
14 Jun 202611 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,637 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017 14 Jun 20263 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,913 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016 14 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,548 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,753 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014 14 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,064 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 14 Jun 202627 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,378 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 14 Jun 202627 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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LL57CSZ was registered on 2008-01-31
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