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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration MM08WKX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 23 Mar 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,213 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,720 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and rear (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,914 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve corroded and not holding (could drop off) (6.1.2 (a))
22 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve corroded and not holding (could drop off) (6.1.2 (a))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,385 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
5 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,776 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
9 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,563 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- clutch judder
7 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch judder
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,659 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,683 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)
4 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,493 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2017 20 Jun 20262 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,116 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016 20 Jun 202618 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,886 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 20 Jun 202618 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,104 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014 20 Jun 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,798 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 20 Jun 20266 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,600 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2013 20 Jun 20266 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 26,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MM08WKX was registered on 2008-08-21
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