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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LR08ORK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 22 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,656 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
- O/S/F Wing corroded at bottom
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective middle box has a small split (6.1.2 (a))
- TPMS light is on
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,139 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front anti roll bar link pin gaiter worn
- rear foot brake imbalance nearside lower effort
- offside front outer c.v.boot split at end
- nearside rear brake pads worn / wearing
- centre exhaust worn and blowing.
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,299 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- exhaust clamp corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,645 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front anti roll bar link pin gaiter worn
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread / sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet safety catch sticking
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- nearside front anti roll bar link pin gaiter worn
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,953 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front anti roll bar link pin balljoint gaiter slight worn
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,897 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory 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))
21 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
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))
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,315 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 53,011 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 11 May 20184 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,092 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018 4 May 20174 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40zr18 92y (4.1.D.1b)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,512 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 18 May 201618 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,660 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2016 15 May 201525 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,445 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2015 25 Apr 201411 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,046 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,512 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 17 May 201220 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,747 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012 20 May 2011You 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!
LR08ORK was registered on 2008-05-24
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