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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OO51RAV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 29 Mar 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 110,201 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear 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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,538 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt clasp o/k ()
13 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,534 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
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt clasp o/k ()
14 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,786 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt harness clasp o/k ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,319 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,772 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- offside rear tyre tread out of shape
- exhaust corroded in places
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,984 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022 26 Jun 20266 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,543 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020 26 Jun 202612 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,780 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside side repeater lens cracked
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,198 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
24 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,949 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,888 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,879 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 26 Jun 202631 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,555 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,344 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 26 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,147 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 26 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!
OO51RAV was registered on 2008-03-31
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