VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BJ08BKG has 27 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 156,645 miles 11 months ago on Saturday 17th May 2025 at 11:19.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Thursday 21st May 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

BJ08BKG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST MAY 2026156,645 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Near Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH MAY 2025156,645 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Near Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH MAY 202421ST MAY 2025153,341 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Split But Does Not Affect Drivers View (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED16TH MAY 2024153,325 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  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 Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Split But Does Not Affect Drivers View (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Part Of Fuel Tank Not Covered By A Heat Shield But Unable To Determine If One Was There From Original
PASSED22ND MAY 202321ST MAY 2024151,309 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED19TH MAY 2023151,309 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED29TH MARCH 202229TH MARCH 2023149,672 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH MARCH 2022149,652 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED19TH MARCH 202129TH MARCH 2022146,471 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 202029TH MARCH 2021142,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH MARCH 2020142,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED28TH MARCH 201929TH MARCH 2020133,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tread Blocky On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED27TH MARCH 2019132,998 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working In Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tread Blocky On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED27TH MARCH 201829TH MARCH 2019126,961 MI
PASSED30TH MARCH 201729TH MARCH 2018117,262 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Shoulder /irregular Wear / On Limit 225/40/zr18 92y Pirelli (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Shoulder Irregular Wear/on Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED27TH MARCH 2017117,250 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Shoulder /irregular Wear / On Limit 225/40/zr18 92y Pirelli (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Shoulder Irregular Wear/on Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Road Wheel Cracked (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201622ND MARCH 2017106,945 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 2016106,941 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Pirelli P O Rosso 225/40/zr18 92y (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pads Wearing Low Wheel Off Inspection Advised
PASSED21ST MARCH 201522ND MARCH 201696,341 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 201422ND MARCH 201585,321 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 201485,308 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s & O/s Front Lower Arm Inner Bushes Worn Advise Replacement.
PASSED23RD MARCH 201322ND MARCH 201474,462 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating
FAILED22ND MARCH 201374,460 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating
PASSED22ND MARCH 201221ST MARCH 201361,240 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 201261,093 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pads Wearing Low Wheel Off Inspection Advised
PASSED17TH MARCH 201120TH MARCH 201247,448 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 201147,436 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BJ08BKG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 56% | MOT Failure Rate: 44%

BJ08BKG MOT Comments

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BJ08BKG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 156,645 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,214 miles

BJ08BKG FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BJ08BKG was manufactured on Thursday 20th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 156,645 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,214 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BJ08BKG has a 56% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 60 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 13 Minor, 14 Major, 5 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does BJ08BKG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 BJ08BKG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BJ08BKG Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 BJ08BKG does have Tax. Read more

When does BJ08BKG Tax expire?

The current Tax for BJ08BKG will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 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 BJ08BKG MOT expire?

The current MOT for BJ08BKG will expire in 1 month on Thursday 21st May 2026. Read more

When did BJ08BKG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BJ08BKG was on Saturday 17th May 2025 at 11:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BJ08BKG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BJ08BKG 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 BJ08BKG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BJ08BKG we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 56% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BJ08BKG?

BJ08BKG is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BJ08BKG done?

The odometer reading for BJ08BKG at the last MOT in May 2025 was 156,645 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 9,214 miles per year. Read more

How old is BJ08BKG?

The vehicle BJ08BKG was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 20th March 2008. Read more

What colour is BJ08BKG?

The official colour of BJ08BKG is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BJ08BKG have?

BJ08BKG has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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