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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08NSY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 03 Feb 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 137,881 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front tyres worn on edges
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,935 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside side repeater lens damaged
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,891 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 119,454 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,636 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,535 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,169 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,152 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- wipers smeary
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- wipers smeary
- bonnet secondary latch semi seized
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,917 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,886 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
11 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,173 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
14 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,728 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,218 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,780 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014 7 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,849 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 36,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,715 MI
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LP08NSY was registered on 2008-07-23
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