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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08NTV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 152,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill excessivly holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill excessivly holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel at wheel arch holed and corroded and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise rear subframe heavily corroded also o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms and tie bars but not holed or excessive
- advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn but not excessive
- advise n/s/r wheel arch corroded but not holed and no sharp edges
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,348 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,773 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,771 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
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,542 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,544 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2021 7 Jun 202613 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,649 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- N/s/r tyre cracked, split and perished
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,783 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,854 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,854 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,136 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre wall cut (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,867 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
28 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,494 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,742 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2014 7 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,837 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 7 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,796 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 7 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!
LP08NTV was registered on 2008-08-15
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