GBAK58XDO

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2008 · BLACK · DIESEL · 140,335 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

MOT History — 22 tests · 15 passed · 7 failed

FAIL28 September 2026

140,335 mi

MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOROffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORYNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MAJOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

PASS18 September 2025

130,704 mi

MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASS9 September 2024

127,885 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASS20 September 2023

127,526 mi

MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYvarious covers fitted obscuring components
MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split / leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

FAIL18 September 2023

127,480 mi

MINOROffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYvarious covers fitted obscuring components
ADVISORYbrake servo hose collapsed / sevro working as intended at time of test / advise repair
MINOROffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split / leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

PASS28 September 2022

123,481 mi

ADVISORYvarious covers fitted obscuring components

FAIL27 September 2022

123,476 mi

MAJOROffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYvarious covers fitted obscuring components
MAJORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MINORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint / clamp not fully tight (6.1.2 (a))
MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
DANGEROUSBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
MAJORBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

PASS23 September 2021

118,238 mi

PASS12 August 2020

115,823 mi

PASS9 August 2019

113,606 mi

ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYFront screen cracked but not effecting drivers view

FAIL28 June 2019

113,498 mi

MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack in screen / advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJORNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOROffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYvarious covers fitted obscuring components
ADVISORYNearside Front wheel arch corroded
MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split / leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORYcentre exhaust joint clamp broken / deteriorated
ADVISORYVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORYbrake servo hose collapsed / servo still functioning at time of test / advise replacement

PASS31 May 2018

110,515 mi

MINORWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack in offside lower section within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing

PASS25 August 2017

108,797 mi

ADVISORYoffside of windscreen has a large crack along the bottom swept area but out of the drivers view

FAIL25 August 2017

108,797 mi

ADVISORYoffside of windscreen has a large crack along the bottom swept area but out of the drivers view
FAILNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAILNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (replacement advised) (4.1.E.1)

PASS30 April 2016

97,728 mi

PASS13 April 2015

86,957 mi

USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTEREDOsf lower arm bush deteriorating.
USER ENTEREDFront brake discs deteriorating.

PASS16 May 2014

76,114 mi

PASS14 April 2014

75,696 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

FAIL14 April 2014

75,696 mi

PRSOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

PASS24 April 2013

65,150 mi

USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTEREDextensive undertrays fitted obscuring testable items
USER ENTEREDoffside and nearside front tyres perished in tread grooves
USER ENTEREDoffside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

FAIL24 April 2013

65,150 mi

PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTEREDextensive undertrays fitted obscuring testable items
USER ENTEREDoffside and nearside front tyres perished in tread grooves
USER ENTEREDoffside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

PASS15 February 2012

52,292 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: GOLF
Colour: BLACK
Fuel type: DIESEL
Engine: 1,896 cc
Year: 2008
First registered: 2008-09
CO₂ emissions: 132 g/km
Tax due: 2026-10-01
MOT expiry: 2026-09-27
Recorded mileage: 140,335 mi

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