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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD08TCJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 172,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,917 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
19 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,256 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) 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))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,030 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,030 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,654 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2018 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,455 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017 5 Jun 20265 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,053 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 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 (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,764 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 5 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,748 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015 5 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,238 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,052 MI
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FD08TCJ was registered on 2008-07-24
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