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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD08FFW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 17 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,824 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure clamp broken in middle (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,556 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- osr tyre wearing on edges
- engine covers fitted
- both front tyres wearing close to legal limit
- both front shockers damp
17 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing close to legal limit
- osr tyre wearing on edges
- oil leak
- engine covers fitted
- both front shockers damp
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,233 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2024 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,017 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,272 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2022 5 Jun 202621 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,585 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021 5 Jun 20268 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,729 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020 5 Jun 20268 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,729 MI
5 Jun 202612 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,371 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,939 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2018 5 Jun 202616 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory 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)
11 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,498 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017 5 Jun 20268 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,901 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,645 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,569 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014 5 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,542 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2013 5 Jun 202617 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,923 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FD08FFW was registered on 2008-05-29
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