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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration WM08BWZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 10 Nov 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 177,557 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner wheel arch trim insecure and damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Terminal also loose (4.13 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 177,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner wheel arch trim insecure and damaged
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pad warning lamp on
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Terminal also loose (4.13 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 270,874 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020 24 Jun 20264 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 270,874 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 251,166 KM
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019 24 Jun 20267 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 251,164 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 229,248 KM
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
28 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 228,877 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,609 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017 24 Jun 202628 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 133,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,693 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both o/s and n/s (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly.
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both o/s and n/s (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly.
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,575 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015 24 Jun 202617 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,329 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,623 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013 24 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,778 MI
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WM08BWZ was registered on 2008-06-30
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