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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD08FVB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 26 Jan 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 97,070 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,600 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2026 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 89,600 MI
5 Jun 202613 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,000 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,435 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2023 5 Jun 202631 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
26 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,624 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022 5 Jun 20261 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,140 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2021 5 Jun 20264 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,877 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202625 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,859 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2019 5 Jun 202624 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,213 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2018 5 Jun 202626 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,943 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2017Advisory 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 225/40/18zr (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 32,943 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18zr (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,724 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016 5 Jun 20269 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 21,940 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015 5 Jun 20269 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 16,811 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014 5 Jun 20264 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,706 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2013 5 Jun 202629 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,588 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2012 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FD08FVB was registered on 2008-05-15
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