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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV08XHA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 05 Dec 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,215 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 100,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,247 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025 29 Jun 20264 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,827 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024 29 Jun 20264 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,827 MI
29 Jun 202621 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,850 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,504 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022 29 Jun 20262 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,881 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre edge wear
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,894 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020 29 Jun 202610 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,514 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019 29 Jun 20266 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,212 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018 29 Jun 202612 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,158 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,286 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,785 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 29 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,233 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 29 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,753 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 29 Jun 202625 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,730 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 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!
OV08XHA was registered on 2008-04-29
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