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OV08AVK
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV08AVK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
16 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,538 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,538 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,991 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 91,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,291 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024 7 Jul 20264 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,043 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
16 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 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)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,150 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,106 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021 7 Jul 202622 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,756 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover taped on (7.1.2 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front shock corroded
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front shock corroded
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,815 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019 7 Jul 202619 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,259 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,421 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018 7 Jul 202621 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,418 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
- o/s and n/s rear tyres have general fatique cracks to tread area
- n/s rear tyre has nail in tread area
- n/s front tyre worn on outer edge [stepped up tread section]
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,376 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016 7 Jul 202626 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
25 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,458 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,653 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 7 Jul 20261 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,817 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 7 Jul 202624 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,080 MI
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OV08AVK was registered on 2008-03-27
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