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912 DGT

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,619 mi
Last recorded128,619 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration912 DGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 128,619 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 124,408 miles

All brake back plates corroded & missing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four inner discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s n/s shocker bump stops deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s brake back plate corroded

Rear o/s n/s shocker bump stops deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s front & n/s rear brake back plates missing

Fail 5 Jun 2024 119,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s brake back plate corroded

Rear o/s n/s shocker bump stops deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s front & n/s rear brake back plates missing

Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,196 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front o/s n/s brake back plates missing

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s n/s brake back plates corroded

Rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2022 109,235 miles

o/s n/s rear brake back plates corroded

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2021 101,052 miles

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Fail 9 Jun 2021 101,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/s rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Pass 29 May 2020 97,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 91,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,669 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,511 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,878 miles

Wiper blades split ends

o/s n/s front and rear brake discs rusted / pitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,989 miles

o/s n/s front tyres perished.

o/s n/s front/rear brake discs rusted/pitted.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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912 DGT is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 912 DGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 912 DGT registered?

912 DGT is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is 912 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 912 DGT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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