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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration ML08ENE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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- Expires 18 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,649 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,240 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension components flaking/corroded
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,057 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2023 23 Jun 202620 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,743 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Coolant leak Expansion tank ()
1 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Coolant leak Expansion tank ()
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,795 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil low
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- tyre pressure monitor light on
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,440 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2020 23 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,459 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2018 23 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,459 MI
23 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,418 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- under-trays fitted
- Rear shock absorber covers insecure
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- under-trays fitted
- Rear shock absorber covers insecure
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,639 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,464 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015 23 Jun 20268 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,546 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,425 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013 23 Jun 20266 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,425 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013 23 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,302 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 23 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,990 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 23 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!
ML08ENE was registered on 2008-03-26
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