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MA08VRF
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration MA08VRF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 17 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,425 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak from area of n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,787 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside 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))
8 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread ply & cords in outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside 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))
23 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central stop lamp not working
- Offside 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2024 17 Nov 202316 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,503 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 90,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,185 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
21 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,411 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021 21 Sep 202018 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,451 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,701 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,648 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,998 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory 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)
8 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
4 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,106 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016 4 Apr 20158 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,596 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 8 Mar 201415 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,109 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 15 Mar 201316 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,459 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 16 Mar 201226 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,600 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory 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)
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 19,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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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MA08VRF was registered on 2008-03-31
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