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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration VB58VAB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,920 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,016 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tailgate only able to open using emergency release
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,510 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 124,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,721 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Camber Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Camber Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,541 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- advisory engine cover and under tray fitted
2 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20plate (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advisory engine cover and under tray fitted
3 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,158 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202622 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,612 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021 11 Jun 202624 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,633 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,394 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2019 11 Jun 202617 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,243 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202619 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,567 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,112 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,427 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 11 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,289 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,616 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 11 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!
VB58VAB was registered on 2008-09-01
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