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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08FTX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 24 Feb 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 121,149 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 121,149 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,207 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,613 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2025 6 Jun 20269 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,205 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024 6 Jun 202630 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,984 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023 6 Jun 202625 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,275 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,161 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,150 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018 6 Jun 20264 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,507 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2017 6 Jun 202627 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,200 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,254 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,847 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,514 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,514 MI
6 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,707 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012 6 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!
LP08FTX was registered on 2008-07-15
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