VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BN08HLG 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 128,606 miles 8 months ago on Monday 29th September 2025 at 13:02.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 28th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

BN08HLG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 2026128,606 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2025128,602 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 202424TH SEPTEMBER 2025121,816 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 202324TH SEPTEMBER 2024115,148 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 2023115,144 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202214TH SEPTEMBER 2023110,153 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 202119TH NOVEMBER 2022102,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 202026TH OCTOBER 202185,529 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 - Engine Cover Fitted
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 202085,529 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Upper Boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Metal To Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened Metal To Metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  8. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted
PASSED27TH APRIL 201926TH OCTOBER 202070,022 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (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))
FAILED26TH APRIL 201970,017 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Central Rear Seat Belt Webbing Significantly Weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH APRIL 201825TH APRIL 201959,647 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201720TH APRIL 201850,167 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201620TH APRIL 201742,257 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 201520TH APRIL 201637,749 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED21ST APRIL 201537,747 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  7. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED16TH APRIL 201415TH APRIL 201533,969 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 201326TH MAY 201431,156 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED19TH MAY 201226TH MAY 201328,141 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 201126TH MAY 201225,138 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201130TH JANUARY 201223,681 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN08HLG Passed/Failed

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

BN08HLG MOT Comments

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BN08HLG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 128,606 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,565 miles

BN08HLG FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BN08HLG was manufactured on Monday 17th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 128,606 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,565 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 BN08HLG has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 33 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 8 Major, 3 Dangerous and 3 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 Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does BN08HLG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 BN08HLG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN08HLG Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 BN08HLG does have Tax. Read more

When does BN08HLG Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN08HLG will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 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 BN08HLG MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN08HLG will expire in 4 months on Monday 28th September 2026. Read more

When did BN08HLG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN08HLG was on Monday 29th September 2025 at 13:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN08HLG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BN08HLG 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 BN08HLG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BN08HLG 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 BN08HLG?

BN08HLG is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BN08HLG done?

The odometer reading for BN08HLG at the last MOT in September 2025 was 128,606 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 7,565 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN08HLG?

The vehicle BN08HLG was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 17th March 2008. Read more

What colour is BN08HLG?

The official colour of BN08HLG is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BN08HLG have?

BN08HLG has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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