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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF08GVW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 23 Nov 2022
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 188,713 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 19 Jun 20268 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 188,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 182,949 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- surface rust
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 182,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- surface rust
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,704 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- surface rust
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,021 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine covers/Under trays fitted
13 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,912 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018 19 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,129 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop torn.
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,073 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,999 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015 19 Jun 202613 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 89,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,999 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2015 19 Jun 202612 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,129 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014 19 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,180 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2013 19 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,983 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF08GVW was registered on 2008-07-30
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