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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LO08FDZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 27 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,565 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026 10 Jun 202613 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,270 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,295 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,245 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,611 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2022 10 Jun 202622 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) 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
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,504 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021 10 Jun 202623 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,405 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021 10 Jun 20265 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,526 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018 10 Jun 20265 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,526 MI
10 Jun 202612 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,742 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,711 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015 10 Jun 202613 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,711 MI
10 Jun 20267 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,946 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2014 10 Jun 20267 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
23 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,754 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 10 Jun 202621 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LO08FDZ was registered on 2008-05-29
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