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DF08AVP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF08AVP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 10 Aug 2023
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,788 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bottom ball joint fixing. (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure center clamp (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,255 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,258 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,253 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019 21 Jun 202615 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s n/s (4.3.1 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,304 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and Under Trays Fitted
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Engine cover and Under Trays Fitted
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,643 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017 21 Jun 202613 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,904 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2016 21 Jun 202613 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,677 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2015 21 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,663 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014 21 Jun 202621 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,231 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2013 21 Jun 202625 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,457 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2012 21 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!
DF08AVP was registered on 2008-07-14
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