VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AG08DYS has 24 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 90,712 miles 1 week ago on Friday 30th October 2026 at 11:26.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Saturday 6th November 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

AG08DYS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 202790,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt N/s And O/s
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front And Rear N/s And O/s Frame, Springs, Arms , Mounting , Prescribed Area And Other Suspension Components Are Corroded.
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 202690,712 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt N/s And O/s
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front And Rear N/s And O/s Frame, Springs, Arms , Mounting , Prescribed Area And Other Suspension Components Are Corroded.
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20256TH NOVEMBER 202683,802 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  7. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 202583,767 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Back Of Engine Quite Bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust On A Vehicle Fitted With A Diesel Particulate Filter Emits Visible Smoke Of Any Colour Black Smoke During Smoke Test (8.2.2.2 (d))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20246TH NOVEMBER 202576,970 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 202476,904 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge & Outer Edge(s) Wearing Excessively - [2mm Remaining] (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20236TH NOVEMBER 202472,804 MI
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 202372,801 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20226TH NOVEMBER 202369,200 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202130TH OCTOBER 202265,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 202030TH OCTOBER 202162,196 MI
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 202062,196 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH APRIL 201930TH OCTOBER 202055,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH APRIL 201830TH APRIL 201951,750 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 201730TH APRIL 201848,094 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Blades Smearing
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Lens Damaged
  4. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
FAILED24TH APRIL 201748,050 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Blades Smearing
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Lens Damaged
  4. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Slightly Worn/scored (3.5.1i)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slight Cracking Around Tyre(deterioration)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm/inner Edge Uneven Tread Wear/outer Sidewall Shows Signs Of Deterioration (4.1.e.1)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Excessive Outer Sidewall Damage (deep Cut) (4.1.d.1a)
  12. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Excessive Outer Sidewall Deterioration (deep Cracking) (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED28TH APRIL 201627TH APRIL 201746,081 MI
FAILED28TH APRIL 201646,081 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED27TH APRIL 201526TH APRIL 201642,924 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyre Showing Age2012
PASSED21ST APRIL 201425TH APRIL 201539,682 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED20TH APRIL 201325TH APRIL 201436,686 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED26TH APRIL 201225TH APRIL 201332,406 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Side Wall Cracking
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Side Repeater Cover Cracked
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. USER ENTERED - Service Warning Indicator Displayed On The Instrument Panel
FAILED26TH APRIL 201232,406 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Side Wall Cracking
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Side Repeater Cover Cracked
  7. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  8. USER ENTERED - Service Warning Indicator Displayed On The Instrument Panel
PASSED11TH APRIL 201121ST APRIL 201227,800 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AG08DYS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

AG08DYS MOT Comments

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AG08DYS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 90,712 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,040 miles

AG08DYS FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AG08DYS was manufactured on Monday 21st April 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 90,712 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,040 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AG08DYS has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 46 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does AG08DYS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 8th November 2026 AG08DYS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AG08DYS Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 8th November 2026 AG08DYS does have Tax. Read more

When does AG08DYS Tax expire?

The current Tax for AG08DYS will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st March 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 AG08DYS MOT expire?

The current MOT for AG08DYS will expire in 12 months on Saturday 6th November 2027. Read more

When did AG08DYS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AG08DYS was on Friday 30th October 2026 at 11:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AG08DYS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for AG08DYS 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 AG08DYS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for AG08DYS we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AG08DYS?

AG08DYS is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AG08DYS done?

The odometer reading for AG08DYS at the last MOT in October 2026 was 90,712 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 5,040 miles per year. Read more

How old is AG08DYS?

The vehicle AG08DYS was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Monday 21st April 2008. Read more

What colour is AG08DYS?

The official colour of AG08DYS is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does AG08DYS have?

AG08DYS has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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