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OV08FUO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV08FUO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 21 Aug 2024
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,927 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bind on offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bushes Both Sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,319 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,037 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,358 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021 28 Jun 20269 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,358 MI
28 Jun 202615 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,025 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advise the coolant level is high.
- Advise the nearside front outer CV boot starting to crack.
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
14 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 138,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise the nearside front outer CV boot starting to crack.
- Advise the coolant level is high.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,581 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 28 Jun 202629 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre tread depth low on outer edge
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,349 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,361 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 28 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,829 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015 28 Jun 202628 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,872 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,872 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
4 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,433 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013 28 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,772 MI
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OV08FUO was registered on 2008-04-09
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