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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08VJM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 22 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,487 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,053 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,660 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
19 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 76,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,602 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres slight edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres slight edge wear at inner shoulders and slight perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
23 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,880 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint sleeve corroded and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,102 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease starting to seep through but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease starting to seep through but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease starting to seep through but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease starting to seep through but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 63,465 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020 6 Jun 20268 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,108 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2019 6 Jun 20262 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,132 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018 6 Jun 202623 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,534 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017 6 Jun 202615 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,638 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202623 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,389 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202623 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 36,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,118 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 6 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,995 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,364 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 29,364 MI
6 Jun 20269 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,959 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 6 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!
LP08VJM was registered on 2008-07-28
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