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FD08STX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FD08STX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 Nov 2026
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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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52 Total Defects Recorded
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,980 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,535 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,605 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,488 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 101,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,100 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,688 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,858 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,139 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Bonnet safety catch ceased
- NSR brake binding slightly
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,765 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,917 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake binding slightly
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,483 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,297 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202610 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,743 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014 6 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,178 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,789 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,599 MI
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FD08STX was registered on 2008-06-20
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