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WD08AVY
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration WD08AVY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 01 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 136,758 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
2 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 136,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,289 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,170 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe slightly corroded
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,733 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2023 22 Jun 20266 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 108,976 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,070 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,070 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,263 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,790 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- T/C light on
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,585 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- traction control light on
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,036 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,373 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2015 22 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,615 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2014 22 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,105 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2013 22 Jun 202625 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,767 MI
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WD08AVY was registered on 2008-07-09
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