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OV08XGZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration OV08XGZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,363 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,774 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,774 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,097 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,670 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,775 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, cracked around pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- bonnet secondary retaining device seized
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,181 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,281 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,350 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019 29 Jun 202610 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,571 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' corner (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,216 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017 29 Jun 202621 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,492 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 29 Jun 202611 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,087 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015 29 Jun 202612 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,742 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,848 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,210 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 29 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV08XGZ was registered on 2008-05-14
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