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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration MA08VFS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 03 Apr 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,264 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe rusty
27 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe rusty
26 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,767 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both sills showing sighns of rust
26 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 134,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both sills showing sighns of rust
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,490 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,593 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,593 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,004 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,887 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,252 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,418 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019 9 Mar 201810 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,464 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018 10 Mar 201716 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,272 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front osf tyre has nail in it
7 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,576 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016 7 Mar 20157 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,576 MI
7 Mar 201517 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,362 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 17 Mar 201412 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,721 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014 12 Mar 20139 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,853 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013 9 Mar 20129 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,178 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 9 Mar 2011You 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!
MA08VFS was registered on 2008-03-30
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