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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration MW57FZP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Valid
- Expires 02 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 66,550 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 63,742 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 63,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,862 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,625 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024 3 Mar 20233 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 57,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,550 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023 11 Mar 202226 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,465 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2022 26 Mar 202128 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 47,628 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 43,955 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 43,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,881 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019 23 Mar 20189 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,556 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2017 9 Nov 201618 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,649 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2017 18 Jan 201615 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,364 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016 15 Jan 201524 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 21,646 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015 24 Jan 201415 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,318 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2014 15 Jan 201315 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 18,318 MI
15 Jan 201311 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,129 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,858 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2012 5 Jan 20115 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 12,858 MI
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MW57FZP was registered on 2008-01-16
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