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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration WM08NME
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 30 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 183,893 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 173,740 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 173,740 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 170,652 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2025 25 Jun 202620 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,656 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp/sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
24 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,669 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,819 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,543 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2021 25 Jun 202624 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 147,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,869 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides struts leaking (5.3.2 (b))
19 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 140,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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 Upper 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides struts leaking (5.3.2 (b))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,561 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front struts (5.3.2 (b))
25 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front struts (5.3.2 (b))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,140 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,193 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,019 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 25 Jun 20269 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,202 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,195 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 25 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,195 MI
25 Jun 202627 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,637 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
WM08NME was registered on 2008-08-12
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