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8823GBP

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,492 mi
Last recorded150,492 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8823GBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,492 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 126,755 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 126,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 76,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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8823GBP is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8823GBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8823GBP registered?

8823GBP is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is 8823GBP safe to buy?

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