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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration ST08PLN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 01 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,970 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm inner bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm inner bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,405 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,513 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,949 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,492 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022 13 Jun 20261 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 97,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,524 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021 13 Jun 202620 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,191 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,494 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,442 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 13 Jun 202612 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,357 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear nail in tyre
12 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear nail in tyre
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,306 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 13 Jun 202622 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,956 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 13 Jun 202622 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
30 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,240 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,240 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,751 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 13 Jun 202611 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,778 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ST08PLN was registered on 2008-05-29
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