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OW08XES
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OW08XES
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 01 Jun 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
16
Passes
3
Failures
84.21%
Pass Rate
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29 Total Defects Recorded
13 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 112,259 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
20 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,532 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2026Advisory 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))
9 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,399 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear subframe corroded
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear subframe corroded
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,485 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,753 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,086 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2022 1 Jul 20268 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,048 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,870 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2020 1 Jul 20265 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,499 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2019 1 Jul 20268 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,521 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018 1 Jul 20269 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,433 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,504 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2016 1 Jul 202624 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,905 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,074 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 1 Jul 202621 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,409 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 1 Jul 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,598 MI
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OW08XES was registered on 2008-03-07
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