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DF08EXS
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration DF08EXS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 27 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
20 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 130,139 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 130,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- rear subframe and suspension arms corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,412 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve join corroded (weak) (6.1.2 (a))
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,343 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Lower Some Stickers In Windscreen Partly Within Swept Zone, However Should Not Adversely Affect Driver's View
- Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Some Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Some Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-3mm Across Remaining, Also Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Lower Some Stickers In Windscreen Partly Within Swept Zone, However Should Not Adversely Affect Driver's View
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,847 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /Fading (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some Damage To Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 123,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some Damage To Outer Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread /Fading (0.1 (b))
23 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,043 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,313 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,802 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2020 23 Jun 202616 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,092 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2019 23 Jun 202621 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,334 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018 23 Jun 202619 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,464 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017 23 Jun 202622 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,502 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,186 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2015 23 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,539 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2014 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,152 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2013 23 Jun 202616 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,074 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013 23 Jun 20262 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,101 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012 23 Jun 20262 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 49,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF08EXS was registered on 2008-07-23
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