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ML08CWF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration ML08CWF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 08 Jun 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 116,775 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Subframe corroded
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Grill damaged
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,814 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
14 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,485 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,322 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,723 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,372 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Both front tyre treads are starting to deteriorate.
16 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyre treads are starting to deteriorate.
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,385 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
13 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,590 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020 20 Jun 20263 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,589 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front lower arm butterfly bushes have slight movement
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,472 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019 20 Jun 20264 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,506 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018 20 Jun 202630 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,036 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017 20 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,260 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2016 20 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,175 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015 20 Jun 20266 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,976 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 20 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,304 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013 20 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,915 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML08CWF was registered on 2008-06-27
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