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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FP58CDF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 19 Dec 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,265 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,850 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2025 4 Jun 202614 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,287 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2024 4 Jun 20269 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 147,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,138 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 225/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,927 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- park brake light flashing
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,725 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,068 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,025 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2019 4 Jun 20266 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,066 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- exhaust clamps heavily corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- exhaust clamps heavily corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- 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)
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,369 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,520 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016 4 Jun 202611 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,336 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 4 Jun 20264 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,111 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013 4 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,815 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013Advisory 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)
18 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,815 MI
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)
15 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,141 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2012 4 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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FP58CDF was registered on 2008-11-26
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