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LS08MKG
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS08MKG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 07 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 118,601 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,782 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2025 7 Jun 20265 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,848 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,663 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,038 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer 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))
12 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,038 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,692 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2021 7 Jun 202628 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,680 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
24 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,983 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
15 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,466 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-tray & engine cover hinder view to some testable items
- N/s rear brake pad has worn low & just within the legal limit.... i.e 1.5mm
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,068 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,923 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016 7 Jun 202624 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,690 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 7 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 40,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,888 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,968 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 7 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,608 MI
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LS08MKG was registered on 2008-03-26
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