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WM08BUE
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration WM08BUE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 03 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
30 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 150,820 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 150,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,596 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,235 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both seats (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,047 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,208 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,335 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,137 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,625 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wheels hard to turn by hand
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wheels hard to turn by hand
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,252 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,760 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017 24 Jun 202614 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,473 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016 24 Jun 202618 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,437 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre getting low
18 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,437 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre getting low
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,998 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015 24 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,998 MI
24 Jun 20267 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,616 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014 24 Jun 202617 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,280 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,194 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WM08BUE was registered on 2008-08-06
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