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WM57HBL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration WM57HBL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 10 May 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 233,763 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- both head light images fading
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 220,970 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front headlamps faded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 209,108 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 209,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 194,433 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 194,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) 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)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 180,046 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 180,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 166,054 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2022 24 Jun 20267 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 166,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,704 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,176 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,280 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2019 24 Jun 202611 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,662 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2018 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,494 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
19 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,935 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2016 24 Jun 202614 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,344 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,415 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2014 24 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
14 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,523 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,585 MI
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WM57HBL was registered on 2008-01-14
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