VOLKSWAGEN GOLF BS08RAE has 15 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 155,503 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 15:40.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 20th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

BS08RAE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH APRIL 2027155,503 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pad Sensor Wire Broken Causing Light To Come On
FAILED14TH APRIL 2026155,503 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. 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))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pad Sensor Wire Broken Causing Light To Come On
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH APRIL 202520TH APRIL 2026139,107 MI
PASSED18TH APRIL 202420TH APRIL 2025121,118 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 202320TH APRIL 2024116,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Slight Bind
PASSED5TH APRIL 202216TH APRIL 2023109,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Fronts Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH APRIL 2022109,503 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Fronts Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH APRIL 202116TH APRIL 2022107,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Fronts Corroded Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Slight Edge Wear
PASSED6TH JULY 20195TH JANUARY 202195,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED16TH JUNE 20184TH JULY 201986,141 MI
PASSED30TH JUNE 20174TH JULY 201876,960 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH JULY 20164TH JULY 201760,260 MI
FAILED5TH JULY 201660,260 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED11TH APRIL 201510TH APRIL 201645,056 MI
PASSED12TH MARCH 201429TH MARCH 201542,270 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BS08RAE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

BS08RAE MOT Comments

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BS08RAE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 155,503 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,367 miles

BS08RAE FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration BS08RAE was manufactured on Tuesday 29th March 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 155,503 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,367 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BS08RAE has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 20 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 7 Major, 0 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 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does BS08RAE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 BS08RAE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BS08RAE Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 BS08RAE does have Tax. Read more

When does BS08RAE Tax expire?

The current Tax for BS08RAE will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 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 BS08RAE MOT expire?

The current MOT for BS08RAE will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 20th April 2027. Read more

When did BS08RAE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BS08RAE was on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 15:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BS08RAE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for BS08RAE we can see 12 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 BS08RAE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for BS08RAE we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BS08RAE?

BS08RAE is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has BS08RAE done?

The odometer reading for BS08RAE at the last MOT in April 2026 was 155,503 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 10,367 miles per year. Read more

How old is BS08RAE?

The vehicle BS08RAE was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 29th March 2011. Read more

What colour is BS08RAE?

The official colour of BS08RAE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BS08RAE have?

BS08RAE has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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