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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV08YOP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 13 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,618 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,182 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,127 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2024 4 Jul 20263 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,267 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2023 4 Jul 20266 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,271 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2022 4 Jul 202612 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,600 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2021 4 Jul 202611 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,040 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,386 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,271 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018 4 Jul 202625 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,567 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM
- OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,415 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016 4 Jul 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,462 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 4 Jul 202621 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,766 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 4 Jul 202621 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,049 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 4 Jul 202617 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,827 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 4 Jul 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,117 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012 4 Jul 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!
OV08YOP was registered on 2008-05-29
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