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OV08FBX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV08FBX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 20 May 2027
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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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53 Total Defects Recorded
20 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 202,518 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 202,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,567 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill damaged
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
16 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,567 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside sill damaged
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,334 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill damaged
17 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 174,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill damaged
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,220 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 167,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,795 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,243 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,294 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2021 26 Jun 20266 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,294 MI
26 Jun 202617 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,941 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,000 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Rear both rear bump stops perished
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
6 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Rear both rear bump stops perished
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,169 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,458 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,312 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,292 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 26 Jun 20262 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,818 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,590 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,477 MI
26 Jun 202630 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,477 MI
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OV08FBX was registered on 2008-04-14
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