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ST57USB
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration ST57USB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 09 Jul 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 159,248 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe corroded
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear sill damaged
9 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,652 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner 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)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,912 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,801 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,642 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,580 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,491 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021 23 Sep 202012 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,079 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside outer sill corroded
- Nearside outer sill corroded
15 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,177 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 15 Sep 20186 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,437 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,sligth corrtion (3.5.1i)
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,977 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017 28 Jul 20163 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,224 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2016 3 Aug 20158 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,827 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 8 Jan 20158 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,523 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2015 18 Dec 201318 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
29 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,553 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2014 29 Dec 20125 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,027 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2013 5 Dec 20116 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,927 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2012 6 Dec 2010You 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!
ST57USB was registered on 2008-01-01
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