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DF08EYL
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration DF08EYL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 18 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
15 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,732 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,732 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (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))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,114 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,800 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,838 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Sump rusty
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,725 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre uneven wear
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,953 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both front lower suspension arms rear console bushes split slightly
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,336 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- offside rear tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge
- offside rear brake binding
- nearside rear tyre badly perished/deformation in outer sidewall/going out of shape
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,163 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre perished/going out of shape
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre perished/going out of shape
- slight blow from exhaust front flexi pipe
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- offside door mirror glass cracked
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,636 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- nearside rear tyre perished
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,002 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear no plate starting to delaminate
- Front tyres wearing on edges
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing on edges
- Rear no plate starting to delaminate
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,648 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2016 24 Jun 202625 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,789 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2015 24 Jun 202622 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,156 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,047 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013 24 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,160 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2012 24 Jun 202623 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,733 MI
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DF08EYL was registered on 2008-08-01
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