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DF08GSZ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF08GSZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
14
Passes
3
Failures
82.35%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,329 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,673 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,037 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2024 18 Jun 20268 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,058 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2023 18 Jun 20265 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,107 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,190 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover under tray fitted
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,536 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front cv boot deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,414 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019 18 Jun 202628 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,758 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,593 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,263 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 18 Jun 202626 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,212 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015 18 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,329 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,288 MI
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DF08GSZ was registered on 2008-07-30
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