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WM08BSU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration WM08BSU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 11 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 186,091 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 186,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,525 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- cant check underneath due to under tray
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 170,181 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,178 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corrosion
6 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- under body corrosion
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,726 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corrsion
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 153,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under body corrsion
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,955 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2022 24 Jun 202621 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,187 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021 24 Jun 202614 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,948 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,126 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019 24 Jun 202621 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,421 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Inner tyre tread pattern stepping
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread pattern stepping
21 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,370 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,241 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,731 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 24 Jun 202627 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,859 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,745 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 24 Jun 20266 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,053 MI
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WM08BSU was registered on 2008-07-23
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