VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GP08OMW has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 199,608 miles 2 weeks ago on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 13:11.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 6th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GP08OMW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH MAY 2027199,608 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Both Rear Belts (7.1.2 (b))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202524TH APRIL 2026190,303 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH APRIL 202415TH APRIL 2025181,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20233RD APRIL 2024170,074 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202216TH MARCH 2023156,900 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded But Secure And Gas Tight
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded Slightly
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Lever Not On Stop
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Heatshield Insecure
  6. ADVISORY - Handbrake Cables Deteriorated Slightly
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 2022156,898 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both 2254517 91y (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded But Secure And Gas Tight
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded Slightly
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Lever Not On Stop
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Heatshield Insecure
  10. ADVISORY - Handbrake Cables Deteriorated Slightly
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202116TH MARCH 2022149,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Deterioration Suspension Bushes
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Heat Shield Slightly Loose
  6. ADVISORY - O/s/r Caliper Hand Brake Lever Not Fully Returning And Cable Deteriorated
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 2021149,073 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 Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Deterioration Suspension Bushes
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Heat Shield Slightly Loose
  8. ADVISORY - O/s/r Caliper Hand Brake Lever Not Fully Returning And Cable Deteriorated
  9. ADVISORY - O/s/r Brakes Been Hot
  10. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH MARCH 202016TH MARCH 2021143,916 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion Rear Some Rear Suspension Components
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Wear/deterioration In Front Lower Suspension Arm Bushes
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Worn Unevenly
FAILED9TH MARCH 2020143,915 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion Rear Some Rear Suspension Components
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Wear/deterioration In Front Lower Suspension Arm Bushes
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Worn Unevenly
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201916TH MARCH 2020136,801 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyres Worn/worn Unevenly
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion On Coil Springs And Rear Suspension
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - N/s Handbrake Lever Slightly Stiff
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201816TH MARCH 2019128,593 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s Headlamp Slightly Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Rust Lip On Front Brake Discs
  3. ADVISORY - 3 Coil Springs Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Wear Suspension Bushes
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leaks
  6. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 2018128,591 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint Bolt On (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - O/s Headlamp Slightly Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Rust Lip On Front Brake Discs
  4. ADVISORY - 3 Coil Springs Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Wear Suspension Bushes
  6. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leaks
  7. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED2ND MARCH 201716TH MARCH 2018121,724 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion On Rear Discs
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2017121,683 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Corrosion On Rear Discs
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201616TH MARCH 2017110,244 MI
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 2016110,244 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201516TH MARCH 2016100,086 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 201428TH JULY 201593,229 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 201328TH JULY 201482,852 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 201228TH JULY 201368,507 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 201128TH JULY 201255,023 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GP08OMW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

GP08OMW MOT Comments

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GP08OMW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 199,608 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,089 miles

GP08OMW FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GP08OMW was manufactured on Monday 28th July 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 199,608 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,089 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 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GP08OMW has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 62 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GP08OMW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 GP08OMW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GP08OMW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 GP08OMW does have Tax. Read more

When does GP08OMW Tax expire?

The current Tax for GP08OMW will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 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 GP08OMW MOT expire?

The current MOT for GP08OMW will expire in 12 months on Thursday 6th May 2027. Read more

When did GP08OMW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GP08OMW was on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 13:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GP08OMW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GP08OMW 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 GP08OMW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GP08OMW we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GP08OMW?

GP08OMW is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GP08OMW done?

The odometer reading for GP08OMW at the last MOT in May 2026 was 199,608 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 11,089 miles per year. Read more

How old is GP08OMW?

The vehicle GP08OMW was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 28th July 2008. Read more

What colour is GP08OMW?

The official colour of GP08OMW is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GP08OMW have?

GP08OMW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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