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CF08BYA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration CF08BYA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
7 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 106,409 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 106,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,355 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps on sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,319 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,494 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear 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))
21 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,018 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,161 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,536 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,072 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,383 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Both side tyres inner shoulder starting to crack or perish
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim slightly distorted. (4.2.A.1a)
- Engine and under tray cover fitted.
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,393 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front N/S and O/S console bushes starting to crack
- Front Brake discs worn
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear N/S and O/S shock absorber bump stops worn
- Rear Brakes discs worn
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer tread
- Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer tread
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,509 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,395 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 18 Jun 202622 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,729 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,932 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013 18 Jun 202616 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,761 MI
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CF08BYA was registered on 2008-07-16
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