VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SB08YEL has 23 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,156 miles 10 months ago on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 12:38.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

SB08YEL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST JANUARY 2027140,156 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202414TH DECEMBER 2025135,800 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202314TH DECEMBER 2024131,422 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - General Corrosion
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 2023131,422 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  4. ADVISORY - General Corrosion
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202111TH FEBRUARY 2022127,521 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Effort Low On Nearside
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20205TH FEBRUARY 2021119,149 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 2020119,149 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20191ST FEBRUARY 2020104,670 MI
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2019104,670 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH JUNE 201829TH JUNE 2019102,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH JUNE 2018102,238 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED21ST JUNE 201729TH JUNE 201889,945 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 201789,916 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST JUNE 201629TH JUNE 201779,754 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 201529TH JUNE 201669,725 MI
FAILED1ST JUNE 201569,554 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brakes Discs Slight Corrosion On Inner Face
PASSED3RD JUNE 201429TH JUNE 201559,668 MI
FAILED2ND JUNE 201459,668 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED10TH JUNE 201329TH JUNE 201450,338 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Stop Lamp Deteriorated, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.2.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED12TH JUNE 201229TH JUNE 201340,992 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre "stepped" On Inner Edge
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Punctured + Tread Depth Low On Inner Edge
FAILED12TH JUNE 201240,992 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre , Tread Depth Low On Inner Edge + Tyre Cracked
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre "stepped" On Inner Edge
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Punctured + Tread Depth Low On Inner Edge
PASSED15TH JUNE 201129TH JUNE 201230,950 MI
FAILED15TH JUNE 201130,950 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Juddering Severely (3.7.a.2b)
  2. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SB08YEL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

SB08YEL MOT Comments

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SB08YEL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,156 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,786 miles

SB08YEL FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration SB08YEL was manufactured on Sunday 29th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 140,156 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,786 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SB08YEL has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 22 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 1 Major, 1 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does SB08YEL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 SB08YEL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SB08YEL Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th October 2026 SB08YEL does have Tax. Read more

When does SB08YEL Tax expire?

The current Tax for SB08YEL will expire in 4 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 SB08YEL MOT expire?

The current MOT for SB08YEL will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027. Read more

When did SB08YEL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SB08YEL was on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 12:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SB08YEL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for SB08YEL we can see 14 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 SB08YEL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for SB08YEL we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SB08YEL?

SB08YEL is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has SB08YEL done?

The odometer reading for SB08YEL at the last MOT in January 2026 was 140,156 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 7,786 miles per year. Read more

How old is SB08YEL?

The vehicle SB08YEL was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 29th June 2008. Read more

What colour is SB08YEL?

The official colour of SB08YEL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does SB08YEL have?

SB08YEL has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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