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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration MD08FDN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 13 Jul 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,305 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- SURFACE RUST
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (BOTH SIDES ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,459 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,459 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,579 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,775 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,836 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,955 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020 24 Jun 202613 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,885 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ENGINE OIL LOW
- BRAKE FLUID DISCOLOURED
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,567 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2018 24 Jun 20262 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,821 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017 24 Jun 202625 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,097 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016 24 Jun 20269 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,303 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2015 24 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,530 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2014 24 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,336 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2013 24 Jun 202619 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,208 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 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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MD08FDN was registered on 2008-08-11
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