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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OW08XLG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 09 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,485 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,201 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
6 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,522 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,471 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake binding slightly
7 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 101,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front brake binding slightly
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,407 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,169 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021 1 Jul 20269 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,290 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2020 1 Jul 202617 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,915 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019 1 Jul 202629 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,884 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018 1 Jul 20268 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,929 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017 1 Jul 202620 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,750 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- under covers fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,522 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 1 Jul 202622 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,234 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 1 Jul 202622 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,859 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2014 1 Jul 202626 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,139 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013 1 Jul 20263 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,097 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012 1 Jul 20263 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,097 MI
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OW08XLG was registered on 2008-03-10
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