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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration MB52BER
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 16 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,086 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2026 20 Jun 202619 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,512 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,424 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2024 20 Jun 202626 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,929 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2023 20 Jun 20264 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,929 MI
20 Jun 202622 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,408 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2022 20 Jun 202622 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 74,408 MI
20 Jun 20262 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,723 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 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))
1 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,953 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2020 20 Jun 20269 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,565 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,382 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018 20 Jun 202622 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
8 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,230 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017 20 Jun 202613 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,710 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 20 Jun 202613 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,710 MI
20 Jun 20262 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,422 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 20 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,868 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014 20 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
12 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,546 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013 20 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,921 MI
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MB52BER was registered on 2008-07-16
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