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DF08MDX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration DF08MDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 12 Jun 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 182,540 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,533 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,533 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 162,810 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,520 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,926 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,926 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,980 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- under body cover fitted
- Front 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))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,446 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,446 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,323 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019 18 Jun 202612 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,125 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018 18 Jun 202612 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,607 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017 18 Jun 202610 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,480 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen damaged
- front brake pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles,advise discs changed at same time
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,865 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2015 18 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,339 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014 18 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
6 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,867 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 18 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,370 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012 18 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,370 MI
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DF08MDX was registered on 2008-08-20
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