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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LR08MWM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 69,940 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,904 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 65,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,167 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
14 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 63,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,232 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
24 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,891 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022 15 Jun 202617 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,968 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021 15 Jun 202630 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,012 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory 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))
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,912 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,906 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2018 15 Jun 202631 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,710 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2017 15 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,101 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016 15 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,220 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2015 15 Jun 20264 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 351,098 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2014 15 Jun 20267 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,266 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013 15 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,959 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012 15 Jun 202625 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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LR08MWM was registered on 2008-03-11
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