RA08CWX - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 11 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,160 mi
Expires: 19 September 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,158 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 28 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,232 mi
Expires: 19 September 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,754 mi
Expires: 19 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 31 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,566 mi
Expires: 19 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 31 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,562 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 20 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,514 mi
Expires: 19 September 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 29 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,600 mi
Expires: 30 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 31 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,990 mi
Expires: 30 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 31 May 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,990 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,567 mi
Expires: 21 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 13 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,729 mi
Expires: 21 July 2017
Passed - 15 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,158 mi
Expires: 21 July 2016
Passed - 15 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,397 mi
Expires: 21 July 2015
Passed - 02 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,763 mi
Expires: 21 July 2014
Passed - 10 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,353 mi
Expires: 21 July 2013
Passed - 12 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,484 mi
Expires: 21 July 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 12 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,484 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RA08CWX?
The MOT expires on 19 September 2026.
What is the tax status of RA08CWX?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of RA08CWX?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RA08CWX?
This vehicle produces 132 g/km of CO2 emissions.