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LP08VJV
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration LP08VJV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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33 Total Defects Recorded
12 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 93,997 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 93,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,979 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside and nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,899 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025 6 Jun 202630 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,614 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,614 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,662 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,496 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surfaces scorn & swollen from corrosion - advise to replace upon next rear pad replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting but not open, around smaller fastening clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,517 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear lead (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,076 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2020 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder - tread area out of shape/bulging - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,502 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2019 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 46,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,092 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018 6 Jun 20264 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 37,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,268 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2017 6 Jun 20266 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 24,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY TYRE ON 2MM PLUS SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 12,679 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 6 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 10,993 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 9,499 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 7,687 MI
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LP08VJV was registered on 2008-07-30
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