VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GF08EDL has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 128,497 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 11:26.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 6th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

GF08EDL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH JANUARY 2027128,497 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 2026128,497 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 202419TH NOVEMBER 2025124,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2024124,341 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  9. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20238TH OCTOBER 2024119,873 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 2023119,873 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 202219TH SEPTEMBER 2023116,614 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202119TH SEPTEMBER 2022109,890 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202019TH SEPTEMBER 2021104,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Blow (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 2020104,397 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Blow (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201919TH SEPTEMBER 202097,049 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201819TH SEPTEMBER 201988,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Perished
  2. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201731ST AUGUST 201878,212 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Cracked
FAILED31ST AUGUST 201778,212 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Cracked
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201631ST AUGUST 201769,614 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly
PASSED25TH MARCH 20153RD APRIL 201668,202 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20143RD APRIL 201563,847 MI
FAILED4TH APRIL 201463,846 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED14TH MARCH 201313TH MARCH 201452,721 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 201352,721 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED31ST JULY 20127TH AUGUST 201348,638 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20117TH AUGUST 201240,334 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF08EDL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

GF08EDL MOT Comments

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GF08EDL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 128,497 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,139 miles

GF08EDL FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GF08EDL was manufactured on Wednesday 9th April 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 2026 was 128,497 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,139 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF08EDL has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 31 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 2 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 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does GF08EDL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 GF08EDL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF08EDL Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 GF08EDL does have Tax. Read more

When does GF08EDL Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF08EDL will expire in 3 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 GF08EDL MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF08EDL will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 6th January 2027. Read more

When did GF08EDL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF08EDL was on Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 11:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF08EDL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GF08EDL 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 GF08EDL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GF08EDL we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF08EDL?

GF08EDL is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GF08EDL done?

The odometer reading for GF08EDL at the last MOT in January 2026 was 128,497 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 7,139 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF08EDL?

The vehicle GF08EDL was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 9th April 2008. Read more

What colour is GF08EDL?

The official colour of GF08EDL is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GF08EDL have?

GF08EDL has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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