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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU08VXP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Dec 2023
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,860 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,300 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,247 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
11 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,600 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
9 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,433 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019 26 Jun 202623 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,361 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,513 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,490 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2016 26 Jun 202611 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,677 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
11 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,629 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2014 26 Jun 202622 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,195 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,689 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 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!
OU08VXP was registered on 2008-05-20
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