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FN08XFA
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration FN08XFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 179,157 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,091 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,182 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside mirror cap missing
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,309 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
7 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 164,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,651 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside wing mirror surround damaged
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 152,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside wing mirror surround damaged
21 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,446 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres scrubbed on inside edges.
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear tyres scrubbed on inside edges.
13 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,728 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory 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)
12 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 136,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,218 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,216 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,321 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,068 MI
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FN08XFA was registered on 2008-03-01
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