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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08KTX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 07 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,161 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,475 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 139,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,248 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024 10 Jun 20268 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,072 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023 10 Jun 202620 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front stone chips in windcsreen o/s
- brake warning ligth on
1 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,124 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front stone chip in screen less than 10mm
- Nearside Front wing liner damaged - unlikely to come adrift from vehicle
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,445 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front inner wing liner damaged
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear 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))
7 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front inner wing liner damaged
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer part of lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,367 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel cap missing
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,964 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel filler flap broken off
- under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,096 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 10 Jun 202621 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,851 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items
22 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,297 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016 10 Jun 202628 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,439 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015 10 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,025 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,192 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 10 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!
LP08KTX was registered on 2008-08-05
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