VOLKSWAGEN GOLF W17GLE has 19 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 148,077 miles 1 month ago on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 13:45.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 28th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

W17GLE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH MARCH 2027148,077 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED19TH MARCH 202528TH MARCH 2026137,029 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202428TH MARCH 2025130,221 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 202328TH MARCH 2024128,692 MI
PASSED14TH MARCH 202228TH MARCH 2023124,670 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 202128TH MARCH 2022119,969 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED19TH MARCH 202028TH MARCH 2021118,927 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated N/s O/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH MARCH 201928TH MARCH 2020114,386 MI
FAILED28TH MARCH 2019114,386 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED13TH MARCH 201828TH MARCH 2019101,233 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED29TH MARCH 201728TH MARCH 201889,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both/worn (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended Bump Stop (2.4.f.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended Bump Stop (2.4.f.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both/worn (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED28TH MARCH 201789,850 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both/worn (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended Bump Stop (2.4.f.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended Bump Stop (2.4.f.3)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both/worn (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED7TH MARCH 201627TH MARCH 201783,434 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 201527TH MARCH 201675,624 MI
PASSED22ND MARCH 201427TH MARCH 201570,982 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 201327TH MARCH 201460,223 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201227TH MARCH 201348,307 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 201127TH MARCH 201235,869 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 201135,865 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W17GLE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

W17GLE MOT Comments

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W17GLE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 148,077 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,227 miles

W17GLE FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration W17GLE was manufactured on Thursday 27th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 148,077 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,227 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 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 W17GLE has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 29 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 1 Major, 0 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 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does W17GLE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 W17GLE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W17GLE Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 W17GLE does have Tax. Read more

When does W17GLE Tax expire?

The current Tax for W17GLE will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 W17GLE MOT expire?

The current MOT for W17GLE will expire in 11 months on Sunday 28th March 2027. Read more

When did W17GLE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W17GLE was on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 13:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W17GLE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for W17GLE 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 W17GLE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for W17GLE we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is W17GLE?

W17GLE is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has W17GLE done?

The odometer reading for W17GLE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 148,077 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 8,227 miles per year. Read more

How old is W17GLE?

The vehicle W17GLE was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 27th March 2008. Read more

What colour is W17GLE?

The official colour of W17GLE is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does W17GLE have?

W17GLE has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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