VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AB08KBU has 21 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 148,409 miles 3 weeks ago on Friday 15th May 2026 at 09:36.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 26th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

AB08KBU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH MAY 2027148,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH MAY 202526TH MAY 2026142,532 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Is Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED23RD MAY 202426TH MAY 2025133,057 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED23RD MAY 2024133,049 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND MAY 202326TH MAY 2024124,380 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking Inner Sidewall & Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED24TH MAY 202226TH MAY 2023115,569 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH MAY 2022115,564 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH MAY 202126TH MAY 2022110,563 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED26TH MAY 2021110,563 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit Tested X3 (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED13TH MAY 202026TH MAY 2021105,417 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED13TH MAY 2020105,417 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST MAY 201926TH MAY 202098,536 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 201826TH MAY 201990,691 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 201726TH MAY 201880,341 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Smooth On Inside Edge (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Smooth On Inside Edge (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Upper Lower Engine Suspension Covers Fitted
PASSED28TH APRIL 201626TH MAY 201771,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Upper And Lower Engine Covers Fitted
PASSED2ND MAY 201526TH MAY 201663,790 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED17TH MAY 201426TH MAY 201556,463 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 201326TH MAY 201447,574 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED2ND MAY 201226TH MAY 201338,486 MI
PASSED20TH MAY 201126TH MAY 201228,776 MI
FAILED20TH MAY 201128,776 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AB08KBU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

AB08KBU MOT Comments

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AB08KBU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 148,409 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,245 miles

AB08KBU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AB08KBU was manufactured on Monday 26th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 148,409 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,245 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AB08KBU has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 34 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does AB08KBU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 AB08KBU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AB08KBU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 AB08KBU does have Tax. Read more

When does AB08KBU Tax expire?

The current Tax for AB08KBU will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AB08KBU MOT expire?

The current MOT for AB08KBU will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 26th May 2027. Read more

When did AB08KBU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AB08KBU was on Friday 15th May 2026 at 09:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AB08KBU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for AB08KBU we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AB08KBU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for AB08KBU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AB08KBU?

AB08KBU is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AB08KBU done?

The odometer reading for AB08KBU at the last MOT in May 2026 was 148,409 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,245 miles per year. Read more

How old is AB08KBU?

The vehicle AB08KBU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 26th May 2008. Read more

What colour is AB08KBU?

The official colour of AB08KBU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AB08KBU have?

AB08KBU has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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