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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1983 · 1,780 cc

A408 TFMMOT history

A408 TFM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 1983. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

A408 TFM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
113,786 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A408 TFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,780 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
28 Oct 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

A408 TFM was last recorded at 113,786 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,736 miles · 8 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,786 miles
  • 2022 – 113,736 miles
  • 2021 – 113,362 miles
  • 2019 – 112,058 miles
  • 2016 – 112,054 miles
  • 2012 – 111,798 miles
  • 2011 – 111,589 miles
  • 2010 – 109,016 miles
  • 2009 – 104,831 miles
  • 2008 – 99,436 miles
  • 2006 – 99,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,786 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches outer sills signs of previous welding and underseal.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Surface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches previous welding present around underbody and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion to underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake discs corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight bind to front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    442952915230
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches outer sills signs of previous welding and underseal.

  2. Fail113,786 miles (+50)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    765180736496
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches outer sills signs of previous welding and underseal.

  3. Pass113,736 miles (+374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,736 miles
    Test number
    935289722432
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside and previous welding

  4. Pass113,362 miles (+300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,362 miles
    Test number
    690130532458
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion and previous welding to underside

  5. Pass113,062 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,062 miles
    Test number
    163030050938
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches previous welding present around underbody and outer sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  6. Fail113,062 miles (+1,004)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,062 miles
    Test number
    451492637126
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches previous welding present around underbody and outer sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  7. Pass112,058 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,058 miles
    Test number
    889224111053
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and pitted
    • AdvisorySlight bind to front brakes
    • AdvisorySmall hole to offside front outer drive shaft boot

  8. Fail112,057 miles (+3)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,057 miles
    Test number
    168884036941
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and pitted
    • AdvisorySlight bind to front brakes
    • AdvisorySmall hole to offside front outer drive shaft boot

  9. Pass112,054 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    182196671629
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all 4 brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody areas
    • AdvisoryFiller present in nearside outer sill
    • AdvisoryFuel filter mounted to rear axle and moving with suspension.
    • AdvisoryFuel lines fouling front anti roll bar
    • AdvisoryNearside front flexi brake hose mounted with zip ties

  10. Fail112,054 miles (+13)12 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    263563608474
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades have plastic covers fitted (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all 4 brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody areas
    • AdvisoryFiller present in nearside outer sill
    • AdvisoryFuel filter mounted to rear axle and moving with suspension.
    • AdvisoryFuel lines fouling front anti roll bar
    • AdvisoryNearside front flexi brake hose mounted with zip ties

  11. Fail112,041 miles (+243)12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,041 miles
    Test number
    456284820366
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi into engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill next to fuel filter (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body and suspension parts
    • AdvisoryFuel lines touching front anti roll bar
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to all 4 brake discs
    • AdvisorySteering rack boots perished

  12. Pass111,798 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,798 miles
    Test number
    115113642279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r chassis showing signs of corrosion

  13. Fail111,798 miles (+209)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,798 miles
    Test number
    829201742261
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r chassis showing signs of corrosion

  14. Pass111,589 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,589 miles
    Test number
    266056281493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    243899080102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,016 miles (+4,185)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    812673580129
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass104,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    501558089120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,831 miles (+5,395)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    252647589152
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass99,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,436 miles
    Test number
    154479578192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    99,436 miles
    Test number
    672375646251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A408 TFM

Does A408 TFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A408 TFM expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A408 TFM?
The MOT on A408 TFM expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A408 TFM done?
A408 TFM was recorded at 113,786 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 851 miles a year.
Has A408 TFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A408 TFM has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on A408 TFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A408 TFM find?
A408 TFM passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: surface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches outer sills signs of previous welding and underseal..

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