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AC08FXW
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AC08FXW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,009 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
21 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,317 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2023 13 Jun 202620 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f)) Repair immediately
31 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,427 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
25 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
25 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,839 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill impacted damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin smoke coming out from rear of engine (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested exhaust gasses leak from dpf joint (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill impacted damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,610 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front tyre has cut to sidewall
28 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,426 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- egr valve cooler (actuator) leaking gasses
28 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- egr valve cooler (actuator) leaking gasses
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,480 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202622 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,283 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,159 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,596 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,748 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 13 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,134 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 13 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,480 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AC08FXW was registered on 2008-04-15
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