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LS08MGJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS08MGJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 18 Dec 2025
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,372 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface offside rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity offside rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,785 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,586 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear)offside front inner (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front ,offside rear nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front (3.4 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) 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
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front ,offside rear nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear)offside front inner (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front (3.4 (b) (i))
26 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,659 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2022 8 Jun 202615 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,656 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked, water ingress inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,527 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020 8 Jun 202614 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,241 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019 8 Jun 20264 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,456 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 8 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,208 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,223 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 8 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,060 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 8 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,327 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 8 Jun 202626 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,437 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 8 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,437 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 8 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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LS08MGJ was registered on 2008-03-31
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