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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

RF08 MTXMOT history

RF08 MTX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 149,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

RF08 MTX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
149,057 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RF08 MTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

RF08 MTX was last recorded at 149,057 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 14,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,483 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
14,574 miles
Average per year
7,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,057 miles
  • 2022 – 134,483 miles
  • 2021 – 129,229 miles
  • 2020 – 129,176 miles
  • 2019 – 128,078 miles
  • 2018 – 122,137 miles
  • 2017 – 115,908 miles
  • 2016 – 109,011 miles
  • 2015 – 100,180 miles
  • 2014 – 91,038 miles
  • 2013 – 82,152 miles
  • 2012 – 67,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,057 miles
    Test number
    830843777515
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,057 miles (+14,574)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,057 miles
    Test number
    133882203714
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,483 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,483 miles
    Test number
    980008371264
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  4. Fail134,483 miles (+5,254)3 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,483 miles
    Test number
    211532120690
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn excessively , worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  5. Pass129,229 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,229 miles
    Test number
    421815552526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail129,228 miles (+52)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,228 miles
    Test number
    189831057345
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,176 miles (+1,098)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    828215514448
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,078 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,078 miles
    Test number
    849482371817
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail128,078 miles (+5,941)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,078 miles
    Test number
    630279716065
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass122,137 miles (+6,229)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,137 miles
    Test number
    443729918018
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass115,908 miles (+6,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,908 miles
    Test number
    421398963575
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass109,011 miles (+8,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,011 miles
    Test number
    219793606405
    • AdvisoryBrake pad low warning light on.
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning sensor wiring broken but secure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake discs scored.

  13. Pass100,180 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,180 miles
    Test number
    827345183157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail100,060 miles (+9,022)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    711594582130
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald inner edge

  15. Pass91,038 miles (+8,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    657239614254
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass82,152 miles (+14,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    776084913281
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  17. Pass67,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    518520262153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about RF08 MTX

Does RF08 MTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RF08 MTX expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RF08 MTX?
The MOT on RF08 MTX expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RF08 MTX done?
RF08 MTX was recorded at 149,057 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 7,571 miles a year.
Has RF08 MTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RF08 MTX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on RF08 MTX 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 RF08 MTX find?
RF08 MTX passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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