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FD08FFU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FD08FFU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
9 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,391 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,669 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,340 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,716 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
15 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 131,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,816 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,973 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- fuel tank has signs of fuel leak not leaking at time of test
4 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,059 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,850 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,974 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,035 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018 5 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,236 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear tyres perished
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,858 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202623 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,394 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,803 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014 5 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,791 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013 5 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,062 MI
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FD08FFU was registered on 2008-05-14
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