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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV08MBO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 19 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 124,375 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front side repeater lens cracked
19 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 124,315 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front side repeater lens cracked
20 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,742 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,963 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,150 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,379 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023 30 Jun 20269 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,524 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022 30 Jun 202612 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,616 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021 30 Jun 202618 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,896 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020 30 Jun 202619 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,056 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019 30 Jun 202617 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,044 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2018 30 Jun 20262 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,835 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear seat belts not tested
- o/s rear brake starting to bind
20 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear seat belts not tested
- o/s rear brake starting to bind
20 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,508 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 30 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,735 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015 30 Jun 20262 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,906 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 30 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,048 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 30 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,798 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 30 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 26,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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OV08MBO was registered on 2008-04-30
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