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WM08BTZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration WM08BTZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 30 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 245,709 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 245,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 230,808 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 230,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 209,807 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2025 25 Jun 202615 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 193,381 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023 25 Jun 202616 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,815 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,993 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,442 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,040 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019 25 Jun 202610 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,746 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 25 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,746 MI
25 Jun 20262 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,697 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in main tread and 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,105 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 25 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,975 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 25 Jun 202610 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,718 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 25 Jun 202610 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,321 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,615 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 25 Jun 202621 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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WM08BTZ was registered on 2008-07-31
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