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OV08AVF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV08AVF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 27 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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34 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,477 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 109,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,038 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,975 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,041 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,972 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,136 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,255 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 7 Jul 202616 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,984 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,963 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018 7 Jul 202619 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,492 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted to vehicle.
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,788 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016 7 Jul 202625 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,948 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015 7 Jul 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,543 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014 7 Jul 202614 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,543 MI
7 Jul 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,071 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2013 7 Jul 202614 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,362 MI
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OV08AVF was registered on 2008-04-01
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