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LP08NGJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LP08NGJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 01 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
22 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,524 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
30 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,552 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 121,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,966 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,965 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
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,419 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,137 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,204 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019 7 Jun 202615 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,096 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018 7 Jun 202615 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,856 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge and also has a nail in it
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,856 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- nearside rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge and also has a nail in it
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,637 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016 7 Jun 202615 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,905 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2015 7 Jun 202615 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,905 MI
7 Jun 20262 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,969 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,873 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,903 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
24 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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LP08NGJ was registered on 2008-07-25
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