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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration ML08CZW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 10 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,963 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,037 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2025 21 Jun 202621 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,558 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()
21 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,878 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2023 21 Jun 202617 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 71,509 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021 21 Jun 202621 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,857 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020 21 Jun 202624 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,522 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2019 21 Jun 20267 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,746 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both tyres perished on outer side wall
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
31 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front both tyres perished on outer side wall
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,548 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres perished on outer side walls
1 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,152 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 21 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
15 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,360 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 21 Jun 202622 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,341 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 21 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,552 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 21 Jun 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,246 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012 21 Jun 202627 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 12,863 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011 21 Jun 2026You 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!
ML08CZW was registered on 2008-03-31
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