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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration MS05TAR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 31 May 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 120,897 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,856 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,004 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2025 20 Jun 202620 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
15 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,709 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,709 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,561 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2023 20 Jun 20266 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,465 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022 20 Jun 20261 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,547 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2021 20 Jun 202630 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,071 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020 20 Jun 202630 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,860 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019 20 Jun 20261 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,926 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018 20 Jun 20266 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,573 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017 20 Jun 20265 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,955 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016 20 Jun 202627 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,732 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2015 20 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,421 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2014 20 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,015 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2013 20 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,301 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012 20 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!
MS05TAR was registered on 2008-07-16
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