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GD08MDJ
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GD08MDJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 29 Mar 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
30 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 134,924 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 134,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,637 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,637 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,339 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both said (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both said (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,866 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer 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))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,391 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,549 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Under-trays fitted
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,522 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under-trays fitted
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under-trays fitted
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,614 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under-trays fitted
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,830 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Under-trays fitted
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,252 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Under-trays fitted
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,923 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,850 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,474 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,019 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,072 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012Advisory 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)
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GD08MDJ was registered on 2008-07-17
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