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OV08WWM
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV08WWM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 14 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 155,691 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,159 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
27 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,273 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2025 30 Jun 202627 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 134,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
25 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,909 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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 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 inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,908 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,908 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,439 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- o/s number plate light dim
20 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,116 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
19 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r brake disc in poor condition due to binding brake
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,697 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,662 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019 30 Jun 202610 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,758 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre BADLY worn on inner & outer edges
- Offside Front tyres BADLY worn on inner & outer edges
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,125 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,536 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 30 Jun 20267 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,512 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,730 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014 30 Jun 20265 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,839 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013 30 Jun 202612 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,176 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2012 30 Jun 20269 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV08WWM was registered on 2008-05-14
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