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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU08ZXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 12 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,340 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,029 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,029 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,135 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear hubs has excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,424 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- suspension components all have corrosion on under side
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower 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)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- suspension components all have corrosion on under side
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,908 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
21 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,782 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021 4 Jul 202612 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,908 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020 4 Jul 202612 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,563 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019 4 Jul 202623 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,047 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 4 Jul 202625 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,290 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 4 Jul 202612 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,208 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 4 Jul 202624 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,553 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 4 Jul 202625 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,190 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 4 Jul 202617 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,268 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 4 Jul 202621 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,348 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 4 Jul 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!
OU08ZXB was registered on 2008-03-01
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