VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GV08BYY has 23 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 161,723 miles 1 month ago on Monday 1st June 2026 at 07:09.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 9th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GV08BYY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH JUNE 2027161,723 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED28TH MAY 2026161,648 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED22ND MAY 20259TH JUNE 2026151,122 MI
FAILED20TH MAY 2025151,118 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED22ND MAY 20249TH JUNE 2025138,914 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 2024138,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut Not In Excess Of Requirements Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED7TH JUNE 20239TH JUNE 2024129,571 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED7TH JUNE 2023129,570 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED25TH MAY 20229TH JUNE 2023115,982 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED24TH MAY 20219TH JUNE 2022107,297 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Driver's View Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED24TH MAY 2021107,297 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Driver's View Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Front Boot Lid Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position Bonnet (6.2.1 (e))
PASSED10TH JUNE 20209TH JUNE 2021101,370 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 20191ST DECEMBER 202095,541 MI
FAILED22ND MAY 201995,541 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED15TH MAY 20181ST JUNE 201988,121 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 20171ST JUNE 201882,924 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges And Tread Lifting On Inner Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Engine And Under Covers Fitted
PASSED2ND JUNE 20161ST JUNE 201777,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Covers Fitted
PASSED22ND MAY 201522ND MAY 201672,747 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED15TH MAY 201422ND MAY 201565,649 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED23RD MAY 201322ND MAY 201459,780 MI
PASSED26TH APRIL 201220TH MAY 201352,537 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201120TH MAY 201248,747 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED17TH MAY 201148,747 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GV08BYY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

GV08BYY MOT Comments

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GV08BYY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 161,723 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,985 miles

GV08BYY FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration GV08BYY was manufactured on Tuesday 20th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 161,723 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,985 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 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 GV08BYY has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 20 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 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 Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GV08BYY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 GV08BYY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GV08BYY Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 GV08BYY does have Tax. Read more

When does GV08BYY Tax expire?

The current Tax for GV08BYY will expire in 10 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 GV08BYY MOT expire?

The current MOT for GV08BYY will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 9th June 2027. Read more

When did GV08BYY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GV08BYY was on Monday 1st June 2026 at 07:09. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GV08BYY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GV08BYY 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 GV08BYY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GV08BYY we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GV08BYY?

GV08BYY is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has GV08BYY done?

The odometer reading for GV08BYY at the last MOT in June 2026 was 161,723 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 8,985 miles per year. Read more

How old is GV08BYY?

The vehicle GV08BYY was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 20th May 2008. Read more

What colour is GV08BYY?

The official colour of GV08BYY is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GV08BYY have?

GV08BYY has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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