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CF08HFW
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration CF08HFW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 189,951 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026 17 Jun 202619 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 189,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 177,148 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to cords!! (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,336 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant level low
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 163,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant level low
- 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,461 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022 17 Jun 20268 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 147,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower Control Arm, outer fixing bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Near caliper, loose cable rubbing on inside of road wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,757 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021 17 Jun 202628 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 132,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,895 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,404 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019 17 Jun 20265 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,610 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2018 17 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,625 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 225/45ZR17W XL tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
- Nearside Rear 225/45ZR17W XL tyre wearing inner edge
11 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,926 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016 17 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
21 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,105 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,509 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014 17 Jun 202623 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,314 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2013 17 Jun 202623 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
26 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,693 MI
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CF08HFW was registered on 2008-08-14
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