VOLKSWAGEN GOLF N5BUL has 21 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 126,029 miles 2 months ago on Monday 24th August 2026 at 09:35.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 27th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

N5BUL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH AUGUST 2027126,029 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 202527TH AUGUST 2026115,631 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20248TH AUGUST 2025105,072 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 202321ST SEPTEMBER 202497,553 MI
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 202221ST SEPTEMBER 202389,212 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202120TH SEPTEMBER 202279,870 MI
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 202179,869 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202012TH NOVEMBER 202173,672 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 202073,619 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201912TH NOVEMBER 202067,306 MI
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201812TH NOVEMBER 201952,433 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201712TH NOVEMBER 201847,333 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20169TH NOVEMBER 201742,336 MI
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 201642,335 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20151ST NOVEMBER 201637,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pads Wearing Low
PASSED11TH JUNE 201410TH JUNE 201529,382 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Light On
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20129TH DECEMBER 201321,458 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Very Low On Tread
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20124TH DECEMBER 201321,457 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn Very Low On Both Edges
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201230TH SEPTEMBER 201320,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  4. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Starting To Crack In Tread
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201130TH SEPTEMBER 201215,298 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Cracking In Tread
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201115,298 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To The Swept Area In Excess Of A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Cracking In Tread
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N5BUL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

N5BUL MOT Comments

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N5BUL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 126,029 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,002 miles

N5BUL FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration N5BUL was manufactured on Tuesday 30th September 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 126,029 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,002 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N5BUL has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 14 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 1 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 Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does N5BUL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 N5BUL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N5BUL Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 N5BUL does have Tax. Read more

When does N5BUL Tax expire?

The current Tax for N5BUL will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 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 N5BUL MOT expire?

The current MOT for N5BUL will expire in 11 months on Friday 27th August 2027. Read more

When did N5BUL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N5BUL was on Monday 24th August 2026 at 09:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N5BUL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for N5BUL we can see 17 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 N5BUL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for N5BUL we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has N5BUL done?

The odometer reading for N5BUL at the last MOT in August 2026 was 126,029 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 7,002 miles per year. Read more

How old is N5BUL?

The vehicle N5BUL was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 30th September 2008. Read more

What colour is N5BUL?

The official colour of N5BUL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does N5BUL have?

N5BUL has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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