VOLKSWAGEN GOLF G5OFY has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 137,490 miles 3 months ago on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 11:59.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Sunday 28th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

G5OFY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 2027137,490 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 2026137,488 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202528TH FEBRUARY 2026135,212 MI
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202428TH FEBRUARY 2025131,638 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202328TH FEBRUARY 2024126,102 MI
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 2023126,100 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202228TH FEBRUARY 2023122,077 MI
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 2022122,077 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202128TH FEBRUARY 2022117,925 MI
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 2021117,924 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 202028TH FEBRUARY 2021113,969 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201928TH FEBRUARY 2020104,830 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201828TH FEBRUARY 201997,680 MI
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 201897,680 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201728TH FEBRUARY 201884,980 MI
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201628TH FEBRUARY 201775,254 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush Rear Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush Rear Bush (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201522ND FEBRUARY 201666,950 MI
PASSED16TH JULY 20138TH AUGUST 201455,700 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20128TH AUGUST 201352,187 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20108TH DECEMBER 201137,977 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G5OFY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

G5OFY MOT Comments

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G5OFY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 137,490 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,638 miles

G5OFY FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration G5OFY was manufactured on Thursday 13th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 137,490 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,638 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G5OFY has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 5 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does G5OFY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 G5OFY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G5OFY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 G5OFY does have Tax. Read more

When does G5OFY Tax expire?

The current Tax for G5OFY will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 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 G5OFY MOT expire?

The current MOT for G5OFY will expire in 9 months on Sunday 28th February 2027. Read more

When did G5OFY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G5OFY was on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 11:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G5OFY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for G5OFY 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 G5OFY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for G5OFY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has G5OFY done?

The odometer reading for G5OFY at the last MOT in February 2026 was 137,490 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 7,638 miles per year. Read more

How old is G5OFY?

The vehicle G5OFY was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 13th March 2008. Read more

What colour is G5OFY?

The official colour of G5OFY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does G5OFY have?

G5OFY has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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