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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration RE58FMP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- MOT Valid
- Expires 22 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 113,841 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 113,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,000 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,367 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,807 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear 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))
- Front brake disc lipped
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,750 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15-91H (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet catch seized - lubricated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15-91H (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,119 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,089 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner shoulder/edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,660 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,773 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018 25 Sep 201725 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
16 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,240 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear slight brake binding
- Offside Rear slight brake binding
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,059 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,362 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 29 Aug 201430 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,551 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 30 Aug 201322 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,511 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 22 Sep 201224 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,117 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 24 Sep 201124 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,117 MI
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RE58FMP was registered on 2008-09-26
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