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AF08PVD
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF08PVD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
13 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 193,805 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 193,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 186,074 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 186,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 185,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center clamp failed (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 178,937 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components
- engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components
13 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 178,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre cutting out on inner edge
- Offside Front Tyre cutting out on inner edge
- under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components
- engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components
- Offside Rear Tyre cutting out on inner edge
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 165,225 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,246 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
19 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 156,246 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,179 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016 13 Jun 202613 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 143,179 MI
13 Jun 202611 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 128,536 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 128,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,563 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014 13 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,191 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013 13 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,426 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 13 Jun 20263 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF08PVD was registered on 2008-03-03
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