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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08FUG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 89,133 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 89,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,308 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,566 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 82,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,837 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,710 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,047 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,466 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021 6 Jun 202616 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 71,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,538 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020 6 Jun 202620 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,956 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019 6 Jun 202619 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,513 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018 6 Jun 202615 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,777 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017 6 Jun 202630 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,938 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016 6 Jun 20261 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,942 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015 6 Jun 20268 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,272 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014 6 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,221 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,383 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2012 6 Jun 202613 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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LP08FUG was registered on 2008-07-17
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