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WD08AFO
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration WD08AFO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 13 May 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
15 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 143,294 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 143,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
12 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,500 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- under trays fitted
14 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,663 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL ( MARK IN WHITE CHALK) (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,835 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
21 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,862 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre treads distorting
13 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre treads distorting
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,310 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,411 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- os rear wheel slightly binding
9 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- os rear wheel slightly binding
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,524 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019 22 Jun 202611 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,619 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018 22 Jun 202628 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,922 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017 22 Jun 202625 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,863 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,027 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2015 22 Jun 202628 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,356 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2014 22 Jun 202628 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,573 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013 22 Jun 20267 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,342 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2012 22 Jun 202618 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,831 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,831 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WD08AFO was registered on 2008-07-10
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