VOLKSWAGEN GOLF S8BNJ has 18 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 151,096 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 10:11.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 30th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

S8BNJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH MARCH 2027151,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED29TH MARCH 202528TH MARCH 2026141,861 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 202426TH MARCH 2025132,369 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sound Deadening Material Not Fully Secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Not Clearing Screen
  6. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  12. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202326TH MARCH 2024124,359 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 202121ST SEPTEMBER 2022112,571 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2021112,569 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20207TH SEPTEMBER 202197,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH APRIL 20193RD NOVEMBER 202079,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED16TH APRIL 201979,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure 225/40x18y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure 225/40x18y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED1ST MAY 20183RD MAY 201969,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Inner Edge (225/40/zr18) (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs (3.5.1i)
FAILED1ST MAY 201869,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Inner Edge (225/40/zr18) (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs (3.5.1i)
  6. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED4TH MAY 20173RD MAY 201859,655 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 201623RD JUNE 201756,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Limit On Inner Edge
PASSED24TH JUNE 201523RD JUNE 201653,262 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Wearing Thin
PASSED10TH JUNE 201411TH JUNE 201547,051 MI
PASSED12TH JUNE 201311TH JUNE 201442,126 MI
PASSED30TH MAY 201229TH MAY 201335,663 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wearing Thin
PASSED12TH MAY 201121ST MAY 201226,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S8BNJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

S8BNJ MOT Comments

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S8BNJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 151,096 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,394 miles

S8BNJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration S8BNJ was manufactured on Wednesday 21st May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 151,096 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,394 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S8BNJ has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 44 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 0 Major, 3 Dangerous and 1 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 Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does S8BNJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 S8BNJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S8BNJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 S8BNJ does have Tax. Read more

When does S8BNJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for S8BNJ will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 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 S8BNJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for S8BNJ will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 30th March 2027. Read more

When did S8BNJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S8BNJ was on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 10:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S8BNJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for S8BNJ 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 S8BNJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for S8BNJ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has S8BNJ done?

The odometer reading for S8BNJ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 151,096 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 8,394 miles per year. Read more

How old is S8BNJ?

The vehicle S8BNJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 21st May 2008. Read more

What colour is S8BNJ?

The official colour of S8BNJ is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does S8BNJ have?

S8BNJ has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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