VOLKSWAGEN GOLF HW08HKP 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 167,763 miles 4 months ago on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 16:20.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Sunday 31st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

HW08HKP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST JANUARY 2027167,763 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (borderline) (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH JANUARY 2026167,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (borderline) (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Bonnet Primary Retaining Device Ineffective (3.1 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 202531ST JANUARY 2026160,691 MI
FAILED28TH JANUARY 2025160,677 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202430TH JANUARY 2025151,978 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 - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202330TH JANUARY 2024145,784 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
FAILED25TH JANUARY 2023145,759 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202230TH JANUARY 2023140,953 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Slight Brake Bind
FAILED25TH JANUARY 2022140,953 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Slight Brake Bind
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202130TH JANUARY 2022137,921 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  3. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light Borderline Excessive (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2021137,920 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  5. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light Borderline Excessive (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST JULY 201930TH JANUARY 2021122,515 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED31ST JULY 2019122,515 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Bonnet Primary Retaining Device Ineffective (3.1 (c))
PASSED24TH JULY 201825TH JULY 2019107,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
PASSED26TH JULY 201725TH JULY 201889,532 MI
FAILED25TH JULY 201789,531 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2mm And Inner Edge Worn (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Inner Edge Worn (4.1.e.1)
  7. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED8TH JUNE 201613TH JUNE 201772,424 MI
PASSED12TH JUNE 201513TH JUNE 201665,023 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - 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)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED12TH JUNE 201413TH JUNE 201555,865 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - O,s,r Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  3. USER ENTERED - All Brake Pads Wearing Thin
PASSED13TH JUNE 201313TH JUNE 201449,105 MI
PASSED14TH JUNE 201213TH JUNE 201339,491 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Damaged
PASSED7TH JUNE 20116TH JUNE 201226,841 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s Side Repeater Lense Cracked
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Registration Plate Cracked
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

HW08HKP Passed/Failed

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

HW08HKP MOT Comments

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HW08HKP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 167,763 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,320 miles

HW08HKP FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration HW08HKP was manufactured on Monday 2nd June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 167,763 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,320 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 HW08HKP has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 31 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 10 Minor, 11 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does HW08HKP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 HW08HKP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is HW08HKP Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 HW08HKP does have Tax. Read more

When does HW08HKP Tax expire?

The current Tax for HW08HKP will expire in 8 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 HW08HKP MOT expire?

The current MOT for HW08HKP will expire in 8 months on Sunday 31st January 2027. Read more

When did HW08HKP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for HW08HKP was on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 16:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has HW08HKP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for HW08HKP 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 HW08HKP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for HW08HKP 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 HW08HKP?

HW08HKP is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has HW08HKP done?

The odometer reading for HW08HKP at the last MOT in January 2026 was 167,763 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 9,320 miles per year. Read more

How old is HW08HKP?

The vehicle HW08HKP was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 2nd June 2008. Read more

What colour is HW08HKP?

The official colour of HW08HKP is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does HW08HKP have?

HW08HKP has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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