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LP08RKX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LP08RKX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
24 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,589 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 165,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,156 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,325 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,454 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023 7 Jun 202622 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,369 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,127 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,464 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,268 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019 7 Jun 20261 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,710 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 7 Jun 20261 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,710 MI
7 Jun 202621 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,932 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,265 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,592 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 7 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,251 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 7 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,430 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 7 Jun 20268 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,881 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LP08RKX was registered on 2008-07-31
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