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LP08WFJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LP08WFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 18 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,331 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 131,331 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
- Nearside Front Upper 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,177 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,960 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,131 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,131 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,052 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some brake pipes
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,495 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020 6 Jun 20268 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,678 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019 6 Jun 20267 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,595 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,293 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017 6 Jun 202618 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
13 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,940 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,311 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
18 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,601 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202627 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,968 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202618 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,752 MI
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LP08WFJ was registered on 2008-08-22
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