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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF08EXT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,412 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen has some chips
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,784 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,134 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,455 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- cover fitted
21 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- cover fitted
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,821 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, tyres worn from the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Both, tyres worn from the inner edge
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,539 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,251 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019 23 Jun 202619 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,251 MI
23 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,745 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2018 23 Jun 202612 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,429 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear tyre warn smooth on inner edge
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,854 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,682 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,989 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 23 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,438 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 23 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,975 MI
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DF08EXT was registered on 2008-07-29
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