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DF08DXZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration DF08DXZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
24 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,593 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,340 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,368 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,271 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,913 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and covers fitted covering testable items
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,987 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022 18 Jun 202618 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,238 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021 18 Jun 202617 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- front brake pads wearing thin
- all discs worn
15 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,695 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020 18 Jun 202615 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres underinflated, close to legal limit, worn on edges
27 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,976 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019 18 Jun 202621 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,091 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Screen damaged
16 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,647 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017 18 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,425 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,416 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,558 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014 18 Jun 202631 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,467 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 18 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,997 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2012 18 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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DF08DXZ was registered on 2008-07-15
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