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WM08NLZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration WM08NLZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 21 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
16 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,284 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,093 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,767 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2024 25 Jun 202626 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,051 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,054 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2022 25 Jun 20269 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,756 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021 25 Jun 20261 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,223 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020 25 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,336 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019 25 Jun 202627 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,499 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018 25 Jun 202625 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,616 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017 25 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,808 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,036 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 25 Jun 20261 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,175 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014 25 Jun 20266 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,963 MI
Expiry date: 6 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)
6 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,022 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WM08NLZ was registered on 2008-08-06
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