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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS08LNT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 28 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 165,398 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 165,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,860 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 156,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,284 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres perished
- offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,588 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023 9 Jun 202617 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,583 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023 9 Jun 202617 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 146,583 MI
9 Jun 20264 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,540 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021 9 Jun 20263 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
29 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,916 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,295 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear tyres perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear tyres perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine oil leak
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,289 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres 2 & 3mm Michelin 195/65R15 91H
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,780 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- advise slight bind at nearside rear brake
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- advise slight bind at nearside rear brake
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,584 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016 9 Jun 202630 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,788 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015 9 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,769 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,412 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 9 Jun 202622 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,064 MI
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LS08LNT was registered on 2008-03-31
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