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DF08AXS
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration DF08AXS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,769 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026 18 Jun 202615 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,186 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,332 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,290 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,216 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,043 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- signs of fuel from pipe connection but not during test
- vehicle emissions to clean
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,227 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020 18 Jun 202621 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,844 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,243 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing panel corroding close to sharp edge
18 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 133,243 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing panel corroding close to sharp edge
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,587 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,342 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge
31 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,114 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015 18 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,890 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 18 Jun 202621 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,345 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2013 18 Jun 202616 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,882 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,686 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF08AXS was registered on 2008-07-24
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