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DF08GVP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF08GVP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 31 Jan 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 178,048 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- All rear suspension components corroded.
- Rear Sub-frame 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))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 175,789 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
10 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 175,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion to sill within the prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,238 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2023 18 Jun 20267 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 171,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 167,684 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,272 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021 18 Jun 202613 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,061 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020 18 Jun 202613 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,066 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019 18 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,422 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise but not rough
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,864 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017 18 Jun 202618 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- o/s/f brake backplate rubbing
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,866 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2016 18 Jun 20268 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,606 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,085 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,085 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,796 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013 18 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,094 MI
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DF08GVP was registered on 2008-07-31
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