VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GU08HXV has 19 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 158,537 miles 3 months ago on Friday 20th February 2026 at 08:27.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 13th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

GU08HXV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH MARCH 2027158,537 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH MARCH 202513TH MARCH 2026151,777 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Level Above Maximum
FAILED1ST MARCH 2025151,589 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Level Above Maximum
PASSED2ND MARCH 202413TH MARCH 2025148,856 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Misting Of Diesel On Top Filter Hose Under Bonnet (filter To Fuel Rail)
PASSED1ST MARCH 202313TH MARCH 2024139,623 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED5TH MARCH 202213TH MARCH 2023133,998 MI
FAILED5TH MARCH 2022133,998 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202113TH MARCH 2022127,068 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED7TH MARCH 202013TH MARCH 2021121,820 MI
PASSED12TH MARCH 201913TH MARCH 2020115,994 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH MARCH 201813TH MARCH 2019109,155 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 201713TH MARCH 2018101,434 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyre Inner Edges Worn + Valves Perishing
PASSED7TH MARCH 201613TH MARCH 201791,222 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
FAILED4TH MARCH 201691,222 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201513TH MARCH 201676,690 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 201413TH MARCH 201560,826 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201313TH MARCH 201446,985 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201213TH MARCH 201339,774 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201113TH MARCH 201232,439 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU08HXV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

GU08HXV MOT Comments

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GU08HXV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 158,537 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,808 miles

GU08HXV FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GU08HXV was manufactured on Thursday 13th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 158,537 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,808 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU08HXV has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 28 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 1 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 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does GU08HXV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 GU08HXV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU08HXV Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 GU08HXV does have Tax. Read more

When does GU08HXV Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU08HXV will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 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 GU08HXV MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU08HXV will expire in 10 months on Saturday 13th March 2027. Read more

When did GU08HXV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU08HXV was on Friday 20th February 2026 at 08:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU08HXV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GU08HXV 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 GU08HXV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for GU08HXV we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU08HXV?

GU08HXV is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GU08HXV done?

The odometer reading for GU08HXV at the last MOT in February 2026 was 158,537 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 8,808 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU08HXV?

The vehicle GU08HXV 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 GU08HXV?

The official colour of GU08HXV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GU08HXV have?

GU08HXV has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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