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MH08DWD
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration MH08DWD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 11 Nov 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,372 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside sill damaged but not enough to reduce overall structure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 141,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside sill damaged but not enough to reduce overall structure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,490 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,909 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,363 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,734 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,831 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,993 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019 25 Jun 202625 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,734 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018 25 Jun 202625 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,508 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear outer position lamp inoperative
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,028 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,733 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,265 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,450 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 25 Jun 202615 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,542 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 25 Jun 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,936 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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MH08DWD was registered on 2008-07-01
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