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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FE08CVC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 07 Sep 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 183,215 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 183,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) 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
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,322 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2025 3 Jun 202622 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,650 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,829 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,596 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect left & right (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt left & right (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left & right (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,814 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both left & right (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,825 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,872 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,977 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,191 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017 3 Jun 202610 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,244 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016 3 Jun 202610 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,999 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 3 Jun 202614 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,976 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 3 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,927 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013 3 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,553 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012 3 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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FE08CVC was registered on 2008-03-06
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