VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BN08GDE has 19 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 128,592 miles 3 months ago on Monday 9th February 2026 at 15:38.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Monday 8th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

BN08GDE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 2027128,592 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED10TH AUGUST 2023123,529 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken From The Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken From The Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing From Inner Edge
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (d))
  12. DANGEROUS - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle By More Than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 202210TH AUGUST 2023115,819 MI
FAILED9TH AUGUST 2022115,762 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202110TH AUGUST 2022110,035 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 202010TH AUGUST 2021101,102 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201910TH AUGUST 202095,266 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 201810TH AUGUST 201987,491 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 201710TH AUGUST 201878,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED18TH JULY 201778,825 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 201610TH AUGUST 201772,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Tread Distorted
FAILED6TH AUGUST 201672,026 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Tread Distorted
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201510TH AUGUST 201663,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Tested On Old System But Retested On New System
FAILED10TH AUGUST 201563,971 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Discs Slight Scored From Inside
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201418TH DECEMBER 201561,138 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 201318TH DECEMBER 201452,600 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Scratches On Offside Front Bumper
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 201218TH DECEMBER 201341,327 MI
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 201118TH DECEMBER 201234,010 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20111ST MARCH 201225,007 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN08GDE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

BN08GDE MOT Comments

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BN08GDE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 128,592 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,144 miles

BN08GDE FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BN08GDE was manufactured on Saturday 1st March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 128,592 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,144 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 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 BN08GDE has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 22 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 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 Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does BN08GDE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 BN08GDE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN08GDE Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 BN08GDE does have Tax. Read more

When does BN08GDE Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN08GDE will expire in 4 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 BN08GDE MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN08GDE will expire in 9 months on Monday 8th February 2027. Read more

When did BN08GDE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN08GDE was on Monday 9th February 2026 at 15:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN08GDE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BN08GDE we can see 14 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 BN08GDE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BN08GDE we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN08GDE?

BN08GDE is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BN08GDE done?

The odometer reading for BN08GDE at the last MOT in February 2026 was 128,592 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 7,144 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN08GDE?

The vehicle BN08GDE was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st March 2008. Read more

What colour is BN08GDE?

The official colour of BN08GDE is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BN08GDE have?

BN08GDE has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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