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DF08DYJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF08DYJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 31 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 212,917 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 210,689 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025 18 Jun 20266 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 207,785 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024 18 Jun 20266 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 207,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 203,801 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 200,838 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 195,560 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 195,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 192,193 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 175,949 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases diesel particulate filter (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
7 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 175,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases diesel particulate filter (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,103 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,815 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear slightly out of shape on inner edge
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,182 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016 18 Jun 202612 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,800 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,346 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014 18 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
12 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,744 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,419 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012 18 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF08DYJ was registered on 2008-07-15
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