VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AG08DGE has 21 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 218,065 miles 10 months ago on Friday 16th January 2026 at 16:13.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Sunday 24th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027.

AG08DGE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH JANUARY 2027218,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202524TH JANUARY 2026211,340 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202424TH JANUARY 2025201,018 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202324TH JANUARY 2024188,074 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted
FAILED24TH JANUARY 2023188,074 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Both Sides Outer Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner And Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202224TH JANUARY 2023182,051 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Door And Body Panel Damaged
FAILED24TH JANUARY 2022182,049 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Door And Body Panel Damaged
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202124TH JANUARY 2022165,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2021165,234 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202015TH JANUARY 2021159,263 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20186TH DECEMBER 2019147,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertray Not Fully Secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 2018147,218 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Undertray Not Fully Secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20175TH NOVEMBER 2018137,992 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc(s) Slightly Ridged
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201622ND OCTOBER 2017128,334 MI
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 2016128,334 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - O/side Front Tyre Very Badly Worn Inside Shoulder
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201522ND OCTOBER 2016112,224 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201422ND OCTOBER 201597,995 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201322ND APRIL 201474,418 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 201222ND APRIL 201362,079 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Track Arm Bushes Staring To Split
FAILED3RD APRIL 201262,079 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Track Arm Bushes Staring To Split
PASSED5TH APRIL 201122ND APRIL 201249,449 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AG08DGE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

AG08DGE MOT Comments

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AG08DGE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 218,065 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,115 miles

AG08DGE FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AG08DGE was manufactured on Tuesday 22nd April 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 218,065 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 12,115 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 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AG08DGE has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 31 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 9 Major, 3 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 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does AG08DGE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 8th November 2026 AG08DGE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AG08DGE Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 8th November 2026 AG08DGE does have Tax. Read more

When does AG08DGE Tax expire?

The current Tax for AG08DGE will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027. 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 AG08DGE MOT expire?

The current MOT for AG08DGE will expire in 3 months on Sunday 24th January 2027. Read more

When did AG08DGE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AG08DGE was on Friday 16th January 2026 at 16:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AG08DGE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for AG08DGE we can see 15 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 AG08DGE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for AG08DGE we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AG08DGE?

AG08DGE is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AG08DGE done?

The odometer reading for AG08DGE at the last MOT in January 2026 was 218,065 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 12,115 miles per year. Read more

How old is AG08DGE?

The vehicle AG08DGE was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 22nd April 2008. Read more

What colour is AG08DGE?

The official colour of AG08DGE is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does AG08DGE have?

AG08DGE has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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