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LP08YWC
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration LP08YWC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 26 Jan 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 158,236 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Light unit damaged but still works.
16 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 158,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn down faster than the N/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake discs discoloured
- Nearside Rear Outer Light unit damaged but still works.
27 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,162 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 142,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,435 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,827 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,827 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,248 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,241 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,833 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,539 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,171 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,066 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017 13 Jun 202613 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,191 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2016 13 Jun 202617 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,104 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014 13 Jun 202624 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,974 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2013 13 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,036 MI
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LP08YWC was registered on 2008-08-11
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