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LP08YWW
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration LP08YWW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 225,697 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2025Advisory 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))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 225,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 216,668 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 323,663 KM
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.14 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 185,016 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Reverse lamp inoperative
- Reverse lamp inoperative
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Fog lamp not working
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 184,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Fog lamp missing
- Reverse lamp not working
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,875 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory 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))
5 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,408 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020 6 Jun 20264 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 166,232 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019 6 Jun 20264 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 166,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 161,111 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018 6 Jun 202630 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 161,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,420 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,010 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,282 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015 6 Jun 202620 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 146,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 142,691 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202618 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 138,771 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 122,993 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012 6 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 122,993 MI
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LP08YWW was registered on 2008-08-19
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