DV08WVU - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 21 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,276 mi
Expires: 20 July 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory centre exhaust sleeve clamp split
Failed - 18 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,276 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory centre exhaust sleeve clamp split
- Advisory Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake pedal soft (1.2.1 (c))
Passed - 15 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,746 mi
Expires: 15 July 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 15 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,746 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 05 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,839 mi
Expires: 15 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 07 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,657 mi
Expires: 15 July 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 06 July 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,657 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 16 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,930 mi
Expires: 15 July 2022
Passed - 18 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,309 mi
Expires: 17 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 18 August 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,309 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 22 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,983 mi
Expires: 21 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 17 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,284 mi
Expires: 16 July 2019
Passed - 12 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,581 mi
Expires: 16 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 11 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,580 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Passed - 13 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,678 mi
Expires: 16 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Failed - 13 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,678 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Passed - 14 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,863 mi
Expires: 16 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,064 mi
Expires: 16 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 09 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,504 mi
Expires: 16 July 2014
Passed - 17 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,220 mi
Expires: 16 July 2013
Passed - 14 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,121 mi
Expires: 13 July 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for DV08WVU?
The MOT expires on 20 July 2026.
What is the tax status of DV08WVU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of DV08WVU?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of DV08WVU?
This vehicle produces 132 g/km of CO2 emissions.