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DS08RVC
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DS08RVC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 11 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
26 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 111,559 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 111,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
3 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,459 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,309 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,227 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023 8 Dec 20226 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,485 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2022 6 Dec 20217 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,840 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,779 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,621 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,564 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018 14 Dec 201714 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,564 MI
14 Dec 201715 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,436 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2017 15 Nov 201615 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
21 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,926 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,025 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2016 6 Jun 201513 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,927 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,467 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,700 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 15 May 201217 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,671 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DS08RVC was registered on 2008-07-16
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