VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RY08ULT has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 166,825 miles 10 months ago on Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 10:35.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Saturday 8th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

RY08ULT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH AUGUST 2026166,825 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20248TH AUGUST 2025152,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20238TH AUGUST 2024135,761 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED7TH AUGUST 2023135,761 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20228TH AUGUST 2023120,014 MI
PASSED12TH JULY 202130TH JULY 2022112,723 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED31ST JULY 202030TH JULY 2021109,906 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED1ST MAY 20194TH NOVEMBER 2020104,756 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))
PASSED2ND MAY 20184TH MAY 201999,262 MI
PASSED18TH APRIL 20174TH MAY 201893,816 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Edge Worn (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED18TH APRIL 201793,816 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Edge Worn (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED5TH MAY 20164TH MAY 201790,878 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers
FAILED4TH MAY 201690,878 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Incorrect Both (6.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Emissions Not Done. N/s Mirror. Plastic Covers Fitted
PASSED15TH APRIL 201520TH APRIL 201682,018 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 Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Is Slightly Destorted.
PASSED15TH APRIL 201420TH APRIL 201570,222 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201320TH APRIL 201457,671 MI
FAILED10TH APRIL 201357,671 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED2ND APRIL 201220TH APRIL 201344,381 MI
FAILED22ND MARCH 201243,787 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED21ST APRIL 201120TH APRIL 201230,966 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

RY08ULT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

RY08ULT MOT Comments

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RY08ULT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 166,825 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,813 miles

RY08ULT FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration RY08ULT was manufactured on Friday 7th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 166,825 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,813 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means RY08ULT has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 24 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 0 Major, 0 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 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does RY08ULT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 RY08ULT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is RY08ULT Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 RY08ULT does have Tax. Read more

When does RY08ULT Tax expire?

The current Tax for RY08ULT will expire in 11 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 RY08ULT MOT expire?

The current MOT for RY08ULT will expire in 3 months on Saturday 8th August 2026. Read more

When did RY08ULT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for RY08ULT was on Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 10:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has RY08ULT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for RY08ULT 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 RY08ULT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for RY08ULT we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is RY08ULT?

RY08ULT is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has RY08ULT done?

The odometer reading for RY08ULT at the last MOT in July 2025 was 166,825 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 9,813 miles per year. Read more

How old is RY08ULT?

The vehicle RY08ULT was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 7th March 2008. Read more

What colour is RY08ULT?

The official colour of RY08ULT is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does RY08ULT have?

RY08ULT has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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