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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration MH08DXT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 07 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 179,979 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,393 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Corrosion to front of sill behind front wheel. Advise welded repair.
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Corrosion to sill behind front wheel.
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear, advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 166,393 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear, advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Front Inner Corrosion to front of sill behind front wheel. Advise welded repair.
- Offside Front Corrosion to sill behind front wheel.
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,028 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front inner and outer cv boots slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tread to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread sections (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front inner and outer cv boots slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,567 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,265 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust sleeve corroded
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe support plastic part cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Some evidence of Diesel spillage or leakage on offside of fuel tank and filler neck. Not leaking at time of test.
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,265 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe support plastic part cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- Some evidence of Diesel spillage or leakage on offside of fuel tank and filler neck. Not leaking at time of test.
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust sleeve corroded
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,678 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022 25 Jun 20268 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,893 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,025 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
11 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,025 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
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,946 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,260 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,783 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pads on mot limits and discs worn
3 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,935 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2016 25 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,442 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015 25 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,640 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014 25 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,649 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013 25 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,578 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012 25 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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MH08DXT was registered on 2008-03-10
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