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LS08ZDK
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration LS08ZDK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 199,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall split - leaking air (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both - cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 187,237 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 166,831 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 166,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside 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
- 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,767 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,462 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- reverse lamp incorrect colour
- 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- reverse lamp incorrect colour
- 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,443 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,019 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,735 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,846 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front cut on sidewall
- slight play detected at steering rack inner joints
- both front tyres wearing on edges
13 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front cut on sidewall
- slight play detected at steering rack inner joints
- both front tyres wearing on edges
3 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,949 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2016 8 Jun 20263 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,703 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,367 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,320 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 8 Jun 20266 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
8 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,833 MI
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LS08ZDK was registered on 2008-04-18
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