MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake lagging in operation ON FIRST APPLICATION (1.2.1 (d))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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08C42549 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 08C42549, 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 08C42549 registered?
08C42549 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2008.
Is 08C42549 safe to buy?
The MOT history for 08C42549 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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