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FP08PDX
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration FP08PDX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 05 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
24 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 158,611 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 158,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,911 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,295 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,760 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024 6 Jun 20267 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,233 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre uneven tread,advise
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,649 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,392 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle has some corrosion including suspension arm mounting areas, both sides
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle has some corrosion including suspension arm mounting areas, both sides
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,411 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Engine sump corroded
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Rear axle has some corrosion including mounting points
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
21 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Located at flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Rear axle has some corrosion including mounting points
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Engine sump corroded
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,313 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing,advise
- Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both osf and nsf,advise (2.7.2a)
9 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both osf and nsf,advise (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing,advise
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (3.5.1i)
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,204 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear tyre has a distort on inner edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,204 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre has a distort on inner edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
27 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,869 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2017 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,670 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,699 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,529 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,351 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 6 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,747 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 6 Jun 20262 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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FP08PDX was registered on 2008-05-22
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