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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV58RSZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 04 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,315 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,669 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,273 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,847 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2023 6 Jul 202615 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,426 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2022 6 Jul 202626 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,918 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2021 6 Jul 202626 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,044 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020 6 Jul 202622 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,253 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019 6 Jul 202624 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,068 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2018 6 Jul 20268 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) Dangerous
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,226 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017 6 Jul 202611 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,199 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016 6 Jul 202612 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,083 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015 6 Jul 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,037 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,230 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013 6 Jul 202625 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,282 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV58RSZ was registered on 2008-11-28
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