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LS08WYY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration LS08WYY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 16 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
17 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 126,399 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
17 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 126,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,319 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 119,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,866 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024 6 Jun 202623 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,660 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,342 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,469 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
16 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,238 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,038 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,562 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,087 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017 6 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,006 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,762 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,580 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,528 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013 6 Jun 202631 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,394 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012 6 Jun 2026You 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!
LS08WYY was registered on 2008-06-24
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