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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration ML08DBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 02 Mar 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,562 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,193 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,139 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,726 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024 19 Jun 202613 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,950 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,465 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Exhaust mounting defective middle sleeve clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
15 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,403 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,017 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,160 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,817 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,375 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017 19 Jun 202620 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,573 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016 19 Jun 20264 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,589 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 19 Jun 202612 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,498 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 19 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,300 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2013 19 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,066 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2012 19 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!
ML08DBU was registered on 2008-04-16
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