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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08KTV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 16 Dec 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 51,145 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,771 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 49,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,508 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021 10 Jun 202614 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,355 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2020 10 Jun 202612 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 47,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,514 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019 10 Jun 202614 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,880 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018 10 Jun 202630 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,236 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,236 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,444 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,642 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,948 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013 10 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,271 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012 10 Jun 202610 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
26 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
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LP08KTV was registered on 2008-07-24
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