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LS08ZDL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration LS08ZDL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 28 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
22 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,543 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,035 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025 7 Jun 202617 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,769 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,748 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,606 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop / shock absorber cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop/shock absorber cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop / shock absorber cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop/shock absorber cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,117 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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
- 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
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,194 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,580 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,580 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,342 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit should be replaced (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,342 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit should be replaced (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,404 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2017 7 Jun 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,014 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016 7 Jun 202619 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
8 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,972 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,972 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,270 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014 7 Jun 202616 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
21 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,572 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013 7 Jun 202619 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,657 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012 7 Jun 202619 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,657 MI
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LS08ZDL was registered on 2008-04-17
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