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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08WSY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 06 Aug 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,283 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,252 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2025 6 Jun 202613 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,170 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,050 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2023 6 Jun 20267 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,422 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022 6 Jun 20267 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,777 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021 6 Jun 20266 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,994 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,686 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015 6 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,575 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014 6 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,316 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
20 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,072 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 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!
LP08WSY was registered on 2008-07-21
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