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WM08BSX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration WM08BSX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 197,275 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024 24 Jun 202623 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 197,169 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 196,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 181,936 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 181,936 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
8 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,931 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,555 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 168,555 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,716 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 159,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cuts on the inner side (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cuts on the inner side (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,129 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2018 24 Jun 20264 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,349 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2017 24 Jun 20265 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,745 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,535 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2015 24 Jun 202623 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,947 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014 24 Jun 202625 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,216 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 24 Jun 202614 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,338 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202614 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 82,338 MI
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WM08BSX was registered on 2008-07-30
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