VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SV08VZA has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 143,036 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 14:21.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Saturday 15th August 2026.

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

SV08VZA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH AUGUST 2026143,036 MI
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202415TH AUGUST 2025135,614 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Underbody Undersealed
FAILED18TH JULY 2024135,612 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Outer Body Panel Corroded And Likely To Cause Injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Body Component Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Central Exhaust System Insecure Exhaust Clamps (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - All Under Body Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH JULY 202314TH JULY 2024126,860 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive @ Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED3RD JULY 2023126,860 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge @ 1.7mm + Worn Edges + Cracking 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive @ Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED27TH JUNE 202214TH JULY 2023117,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive At Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Also Worn Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED15TH JULY 202114TH JULY 2022110,217 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Damaged But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED15TH JULY 2021110,216 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Damaged But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED23RD JUNE 202022ND JUNE 2021104,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Turbo Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH JUNE 2020104,043 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Turbo Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED15TH APRIL 201912TH JUNE 202096,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED8TH APRIL 201996,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Induction Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND MARCH 201821ST MARCH 201988,930 MI
PASSED13TH MARCH 201712TH MARCH 201882,010 MI
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201516TH OCTOBER 201668,870 MI
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 201568,870 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201416TH OCTOBER 201560,829 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201330TH SEPTEMBER 201452,538 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Pads Getting Low.
  2. USER ENTERED - Chip In Windscreen.
PASSED20TH MARCH 201331ST MARCH 201447,030 MI
FAILED20TH MARCH 201347,030 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
PASSED23RD MARCH 201231ST MARCH 201337,793 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 201131ST MARCH 201229,612 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SV08VZA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

SV08VZA MOT Comments

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SV08VZA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 143,036 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,414 miles

SV08VZA FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration SV08VZA was manufactured on Monday 31st March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 143,036 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,414 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SV08VZA has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 51 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 17 Major, 4 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 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does SV08VZA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 SV08VZA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SV08VZA Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 SV08VZA does have Tax. Read more

When does SV08VZA Tax expire?

The current Tax for SV08VZA 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 SV08VZA MOT expire?

The current MOT for SV08VZA will expire in 2 months on Saturday 15th August 2026. Read more

When did SV08VZA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SV08VZA was on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 14:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SV08VZA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for SV08VZA 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 SV08VZA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for SV08VZA we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SV08VZA?

SV08VZA is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has SV08VZA done?

The odometer reading for SV08VZA at the last MOT in August 2025 was 143,036 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 8,414 miles per year. Read more

How old is SV08VZA?

The vehicle SV08VZA 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 SV08VZA?

The official colour of SV08VZA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SV08VZA have?

SV08VZA has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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