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DF08MFA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF08MFA
- 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
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 203,276 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,153 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 200,127 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper window screen chipped
- engine oil leak[bad]
- Rear both rear inner hatchback struts weak
- Rear [door] hatchback wont open at time of test but still can be inspected inside of vehicle through rear doors
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Central Rear Lower gearbox / engine mounting worn
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 200,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working not in wright position [dull] (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed hatch back door does not hold in lock position at time of test (6.2.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- engine oil leak[bad]
- Rear both rear inner hatchback struts weak
- Nearside Front Upper window screen chipped
- Central Rear Lower gearbox / engine mounting worn
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 193,012 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
24 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 193,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 182,553 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
21 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 182,553 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
23 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 170,479 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,900 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,984 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 18 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 138,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
20 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,373 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
20 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 125,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 118,539 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,539 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
18 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,214 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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DF08MFA was registered on 2008-08-15
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