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FE08CMU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
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- Registration FE08CMU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
12
Passes
10
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
25 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,909 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 146,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Both intercooler pipes leaking on joints (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front and Rear (discs pitted and worn) (1.2.1 (e))
- Front bumper damaged. EML on. Suspension parts corroded.
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,968 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- OSF wing corroded. OSR outer sill corroded.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 141,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bulge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- OSF wing corroded. OSR outer sill corroded.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,217 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- NSF bumper damaged. OSF wing corroded.
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- NSF bumper damaged. OSF wing corroded.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,403 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
13 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve broken and insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel hose leaking Near filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding and lagging (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,622 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Parking brake efficiency only 16% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Parking brake efficiency only 16% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,486 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- bad oil leaks , offside rear tyre perished just on limit.
13 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- bad oil leaks , offside rear tyre perished just on limit.
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,189 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- OSR tyre perished, Oil leak
19 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- OSR tyre perished, Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,060 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,586 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,181 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,123 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202616 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,123 MI
5 Jun 202617 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,650 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 5 Jun 202617 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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FE08CMU was registered on 2008-03-05
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