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ML08ELV
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML08ELV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 23 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 61,855 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 61,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,657 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,657 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,853 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024 25 Jun 20269 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 59,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre obviously under inflated offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (l))
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,595 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- noise from nearside front wheel
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 58,595 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- noise from nearside front wheel
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,199 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 25 Jun 202615 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,345 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,511 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020 25 Jun 202616 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 55,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,196 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019 25 Jun 20269 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,377 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018 25 Jun 202620 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,474 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017 25 Jun 202612 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,075 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2016 25 Jun 202615 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,448 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,472 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,248 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 25 Jun 202612 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,512 MI
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ML08ELV was registered on 2008-04-25
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