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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration CF08DMZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 12 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 182,250 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracking worn on inner edge
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front both tyres worn on inner edge
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- underside has been undersealed
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,005 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2026 18 Jun 202613 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,127 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight sharp edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 173,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight sharp edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,066 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 167,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,507 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 164,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,752 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 159,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,128 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,827 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2020 18 Jun 202628 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,943 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018 18 Jun 20265 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,242 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake is binding slightly.
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,227 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,825 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 18 Jun 202629 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
23 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,859 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,450 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 18 Jun 202617 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
26 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,505 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 18 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!
CF08DMZ was registered on 2008-07-30
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