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OW08HBL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OW08HBL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,425 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Sill damaged
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,034 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,819 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 92,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,032 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front washer jet not working
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,201 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside rear outer sill damaged
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,244 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,149 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,820 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Damage to nearside rear outer sill
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 47,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- covers fitted obscuring some components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,855 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018 28 Jun 20262 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 43,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,843 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,666 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 15,216 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015 28 Jun 20268 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 12,714 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 28 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 9,840 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 28 Jun 202612 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 7,043 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012 28 Jun 202612 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 7,043 MI
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OW08HBL was registered on 2008-08-20
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