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FH08FMD
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration FH08FMD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
13
Passes
11
Failures
54.17%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 143,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- fuel cooler insecure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,331 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,020 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cooler/heater insercure
- Slight corrosion too rear sub frame and front and rear arms.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle fitting (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Slight corrosion too rear sub frame and front and rear arms.
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))
- Fuel cooler/heater insercure
4 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,815 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension bushes slight wear/tears
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 136,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Suspension bushes slight wear/tears
17 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,526 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2022 7 Jun 202617 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,366 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2021 7 Jun 202627 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,886 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2020 7 Jun 202622 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,837 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,678 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
1 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,188 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,017 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,864 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 7 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,574 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,574 MI
7 Jun 20263 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,663 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2012 7 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!
FH08FMD was registered on 2008-07-18
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