VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TJ08TJJ has 23 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 124,761 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 13:22.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 22nd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

TJ08TJJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 2027124,761 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202522ND FEBRUARY 2026121,147 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 202422ND FEBRUARY 2025117,639 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wing Corroded
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 2024117,637 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wing Corroded
  9. MAJOR - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20223RD OCTOBER 2023112,207 MI
FAILED4TH OCTOBER 2022112,206 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20217TH SEPTEMBER 2022109,823 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Uneven In Inner Edge
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Uneven In Inner Edge
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 2021109,821 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (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 Rear Tyre Tread Uneven In Inner Edge
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Uneven In Inner Edge
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20206TH AUGUST 2021104,634 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Tread Uneven
FAILED4TH AUGUST 2020104,633 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Tread Uneven
PASSED31ST JULY 20194TH AUGUST 2020101,472 MI
PASSED16TH JULY 201820TH JULY 201997,419 MI
FAILED12TH JULY 201897,413 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED21ST JULY 201720TH JULY 201894,920 MI
FAILED20TH JULY 201794,903 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED12TH JULY 201616TH JULY 201791,002 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc's Corroded
PASSED2ND JULY 201516TH JULY 201686,403 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED30TH JUNE 201586,403 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED17TH JULY 201416TH JULY 201578,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Inner Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201424TH JANUARY 201574,584 MI
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201324TH JANUARY 201464,168 MI
PASSED2ND JULY 20121ST JULY 201359,255 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 201128TH JUNE 201243,569 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

TJ08TJJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

TJ08TJJ MOT Comments

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TJ08TJJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 124,761 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,931 miles

TJ08TJJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration TJ08TJJ was manufactured on Friday 6th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 124,761 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,931 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 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means TJ08TJJ has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 29 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 12 Major, 5 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does TJ08TJJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 TJ08TJJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is TJ08TJJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 TJ08TJJ does have Tax. Read more

When does TJ08TJJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for TJ08TJJ will expire in 9 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 TJ08TJJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for TJ08TJJ will expire in 10 months on Monday 22nd February 2027. Read more

When did TJ08TJJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for TJ08TJJ was on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 13:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has TJ08TJJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for TJ08TJJ we can see 16 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 TJ08TJJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for TJ08TJJ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is TJ08TJJ?

TJ08TJJ is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has TJ08TJJ done?

The odometer reading for TJ08TJJ at the last MOT in February 2026 was 124,761 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 6,931 miles per year. Read more

How old is TJ08TJJ?

The vehicle TJ08TJJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 6th June 2008. Read more

What colour is TJ08TJJ?

The official colour of TJ08TJJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does TJ08TJJ have?

TJ08TJJ has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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