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DF08EXN
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration DF08EXN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 10 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,183 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,587 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,087 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,087 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,010 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,779 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021 23 Jun 20269 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,779 MI
23 Jun 202613 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,811 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020 23 Jun 202611 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,989 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre Out Of Shape
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,572 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018 23 Jun 202616 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,032 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,966 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,946 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,217 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013 23 Jun 202622 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
8 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,728 MI
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DF08EXN was registered on 2008-07-22
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