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LS08MMA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
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- Registration LS08MMA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
16 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,840 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,912 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Coolant low, with in operating limit
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coolant low, with in operating limit
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,802 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside pads most worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Emissions test only just passed
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot worn at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Health check printout attached to certificate (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Emissions test only just passed
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside pads most worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot worn at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,979 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low but serviceable, offside slightly thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front High CO content for emissions
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot/inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,859 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside out (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2 drop links required) (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,396 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2021 7 Jun 202614 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,563 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Drivers side rear pads worn slightly more than passenger side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly split
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,719 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front deep cut on outer sidewall no cords or ply
- Offside Front deep cut on outer sidewall no cords or ply
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,723 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre slightly cut on treads
- Offside Rear tyre cut on treads all round
2 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,753 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017 7 Jun 202629 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,530 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016 7 Jun 202628 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
19 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,959 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,946 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 7 Jun 202619 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,992 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013 7 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,498 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 7 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,009 MI
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LS08MMA was registered on 2008-03-28
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