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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration RO08KNK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 23 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 133,856 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Both sills corroded
- All underbody and components corroded
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,601 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,535 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2025 22 Jun 202612 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
7 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,134 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2024 22 Jun 202617 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,499 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023 22 Jun 202614 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not tested due to no washers (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner thraeds (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,135 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2022 22 Jun 202628 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,015 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing/still operates correctly (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,128 KM
Expiry date: 10 May 2019 22 Jun 202626 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,537 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018 22 Jun 202629 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,810 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres wearing lower on inner edge
- Both front lower arm rear bushes' perishing
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,494 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2016 22 Jun 202611 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,297 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015 22 Jun 202611 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,297 MI
22 Jun 20261 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,294 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014 22 Jun 20261 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,294 MI
22 Jun 20261 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,481 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2013 22 Jun 20264 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,391 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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RO08KNK was registered on 2008-03-06
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