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AF08BCA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration AF08BCA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 25 Jul 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
15
Passes
2
Failures
88.24%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,135 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,102 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,540 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Center brake ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,677 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,891 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,662 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2021 17 Jun 202625 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,041 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2020 17 Jun 202619 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,049 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,707 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019 17 Jun 202619 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,124 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly worn (3.5.1i)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,688 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,367 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2016 17 Jun 20262 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,458 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 17 Jun 20263 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,356 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 17 Jun 202630 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,862 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 17 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!
AF08BCA was registered on 2008-07-28
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