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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS08ZDY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 16 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 180,147 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 173,596 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 173,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion hole in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 164,533 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2025 7 Jun 202625 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 164,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
27 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,557 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2024 7 Jun 202628 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,199 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,434 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,390 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,833 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,833 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,070 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2019 7 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,118 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,983 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2017 7 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,447 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 7 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,620 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 7 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,291 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 7 Jun 202617 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,679 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013 7 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,276 MI
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LS08ZDY was registered on 2008-04-17
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