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FH08TYW
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration FH08TYW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 19 Aug 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
20 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,941 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 163,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,002 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,923 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,753 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
3 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,749 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
3 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,749 MI
Advisory 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))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,388 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,420 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019 5 Jun 202626 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,490 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear tyres split and worn on inner edges
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,425 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,514 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,742 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,810 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 5 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,475 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 5 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,031 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,031 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FH08TYW was registered on 2008-07-15
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