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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP08YWJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,941 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,890 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,819 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 84,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,099 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023 6 Jun 20264 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,729 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022 6 Jun 20269 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,157 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021 6 Jun 202612 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,500 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,423 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,804 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018 6 Jun 202611 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
12 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,187 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
13 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,868 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016 6 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,453 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015 6 Jun 202610 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,854 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014 6 Jun 202610 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
10 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,894 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 6 Jun 20264 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,823 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012 6 Jun 202622 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,039 MI
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LP08YWJ was registered on 2008-08-26
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