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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration WM08BXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Feb 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,825 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,114 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2025 23 Jun 20261 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,113 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 119,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,839 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,707 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,707 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,590 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension bushes perished
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension bushes perished
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,351 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear handbrake low
19 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,351 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear handbrake low
6 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,118 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front drive boot split
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,605 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust clips corroded
1 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,970 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,549 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016 23 Jun 202624 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,627 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015 23 Jun 202624 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,876 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014 23 Jun 202628 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,756 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,038 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2013 23 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,365 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012 23 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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WM08BXB was registered on 2008-06-30
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