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OV08DYJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration OV08DYJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 04 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
5 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,460 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,169 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025 1 Jul 202630 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 79,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,964 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024 1 Jul 202619 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,655 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stepped wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stepped wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,626 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,230 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Undertrays Obscuring Full Underside Inspection
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 58,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Undertrays Obscuring Full Underside Inspection
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,892 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,283 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019 1 Jul 202631 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,750 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 1 Jul 202630 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,997 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2017 1 Jul 202610 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,457 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 33,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,179 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,414 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 1 Jul 202626 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 17,414 MI
1 Jul 20266 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,552 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 1 Jul 202612 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,029 MI
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OV08DYJ was registered on 2008-04-29
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