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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF08EKK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 28 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,824 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,356 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2025 25 Jun 202626 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,355 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear suspension components have been under sealed
- Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,052 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also applies to associated suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,921 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,608 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2021 25 Jun 202622 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,259 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective Plastic cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,994 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019 25 Jun 202626 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,383 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front brake binding slightly
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (3.5.1i)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,742 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Both rear tyres beginning to crack/perish due to age.
20 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,742 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Both rear tyres beginning to crack/perish due to age.
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,443 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,471 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 25 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,285 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 25 Jun 202612 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,851 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 25 Jun 202612 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,851 MI
25 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,626 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 25 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!
DF08EKK was registered on 2008-07-30
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