GBRM08NER

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2008 · GREY · PETROL · 141,177 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-02-23● ULEZ Compliant

MOT History — 26 tests · 16 passed · 10 failed

PASS24 February 2026

141,177 mi

MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

FAIL19 February 2026

141,161 mi

MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJORNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

PASS20 February 2025

132,162 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

FAIL18 February 2025

132,138 mi

MAJORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached incorrect ball joint fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

PASS22 March 2024

127,410 mi

FAIL22 March 2024

127,385 mi

MAJORNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MINORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PASS8 March 2023

121,389 mi

MINORHeadlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYslight play in both inner rack ends
ADVISORYrear subframe surface corrosion

FAIL8 March 2023

121,388 mi

MAJORRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center rear (7.1.2 (e))
MINORHeadlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYslight play in both inner rack ends
ADVISORYrear subframe surface corrosion

PASS16 March 2022

116,361 mi

FAIL14 March 2022

116,354 mi

PASS24 March 2021

111,331 mi

ADVISORYbonnet secondary catch seized
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
ADVISORYOffside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

FAIL24 March 2021

111,307 mi

MAJORFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYbonnet secondary catch seized
ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJORNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJORNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
ADVISORYOffside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

PASS20 March 2020

107,807 mi

FAIL20 March 2020

107,784 mi

DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOROffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

PASS27 March 2019

99,190 mi

PASS26 March 2018

92,352 mi

ADVISORYUNDERBODY COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYN/S/R O/S/R TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES
ADVISORYFRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATING INNER FACES

PASS28 March 2017

81,749 mi

FAIL28 March 2017

81,749 mi

ADVISORYSLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F OUTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE O/S/R OUTER WALL
FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FAIL27 March 2017

81,744 mi

ADVISORYSLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F OUTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE O/S/R OUTER WALL
FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PASS13 May 2016

75,674 mi

PASS21 April 2015

67,345 mi

ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTEREDNearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge
USER ENTEREDNearside rear tyre perishing

PASS2 April 2014

57,385 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTEREDn/s/front tyre /o/s/rear/n/s rear tyres have small cuts/damage to sidewalls /

FAIL2 April 2014

57,381 mi

PRSOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORYNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTEREDn/s/front tyre /o/s/rear/n/s rear tyres have small cuts/damage to sidewalls /

PASS26 April 2013

47,488 mi

PASS23 April 2012

37,578 mi

PASS27 April 2011

26,460 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: GOLF
Colour: GREY
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 1,984 cc
Year: 2008
First registered: 2008-04
CO₂ emissions: 188 g/km
Tax due: 2027-03-01
MOT expiry: 2027-02-23
Recorded mileage: 141,177 mi

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