VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PK08GLZ has 25 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 116,351 miles 2 weeks ago on Monday 18th May 2026 at 16:05.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Monday 17th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

PK08GLZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH MAY 2027116,351 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED12TH MAY 2026116,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED9TH APRIL 2026116,326 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Heavily Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH APRIL 20257TH APRIL 2026111,103 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Forward Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Forward Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED26TH MARCH 202425TH MARCH 2025106,845 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Close To Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED25TH MARCH 2024106,843 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Close To Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202218TH OCTOBER 2023103,972 MI
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202118TH OCTOBER 2022102,433 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 2021102,433 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Sidewall Damage 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20209TH OCTOBER 2021100,531 MI
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 2020100,530 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust On A Vehicle Fitted With A Diesel Particulate Filter Emits Visible Smoke Of Any Colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED8TH APRIL 20199TH OCTOBER 202098,334 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20189TH APRIL 201995,870 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Rear Reflector Slightly Damaged But Function Not Impaired (1.5.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED10TH APRIL 20179TH APRIL 201891,973 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED8TH APRIL 201791,972 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED7TH APRIL 201791,972 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED8TH APRIL 20167TH APRIL 201786,970 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 20157TH APRIL 201682,722 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked
FAILED7TH APRIL 201582,720 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201420TH FEBRUARY 201571,309 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 201471,309 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Inner Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack
PASSED13TH MARCH 201331ST MARCH 201462,422 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Sidewalls Perished And Cracking
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. USER ENTERED - Esp Warning Light On
FAILED13TH MARCH 201362,422 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Sidewalls Perished And Cracking
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Esp Warning Light On
PASSED28TH MARCH 201231ST MARCH 201354,432 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201131ST MARCH 201247,112 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

PK08GLZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

PK08GLZ MOT Comments

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PK08GLZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 116,351 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,464 miles

PK08GLZ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration PK08GLZ was manufactured on Monday 31st March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 116,351 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,464 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means PK08GLZ has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 34 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 15 Major, 2 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does PK08GLZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 PK08GLZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is PK08GLZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 PK08GLZ does have Tax. Read more

When does PK08GLZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for PK08GLZ will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. 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 PK08GLZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for PK08GLZ will expire in 12 months on Monday 17th May 2027. Read more

When did PK08GLZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for PK08GLZ was on Monday 18th May 2026 at 16:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has PK08GLZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for PK08GLZ 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 PK08GLZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for PK08GLZ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is PK08GLZ?

PK08GLZ is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has PK08GLZ done?

The odometer reading for PK08GLZ at the last MOT in May 2026 was 116,351 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 6,464 miles per year. Read more

How old is PK08GLZ?

The vehicle PK08GLZ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 31st March 2008. Read more

What colour is PK08GLZ?

The official colour of PK08GLZ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does PK08GLZ have?

PK08GLZ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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