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WM08YMD
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration WM08YMD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 24 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,120 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,125 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
18 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,191 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024 23 Jun 202625 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,273 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti roll bar bushes are starting to wear
- Various suspension boots and bushes are starting to perish
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,417 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,417 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,046 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Vibration to engine
- Body damage to o/s/f.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vibration to engine
- Body damage to o/s/f.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,117 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,117 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,049 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,912 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,661 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,661 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,099 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 23 Jun 202612 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,984 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,324 MI
23 Jun 202610 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,324 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 23 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,628 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WM08YMD was registered on 2008-08-12
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