VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WF08BYA has 19 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 165,562 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 09:37.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 12th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

WF08BYA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 2027165,562 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Whilst Meeting Mot Minimum Standards The Offside Rear Parking Brake Record Significantly Less Effort Than The Nearside , Suggest Further Investigation
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 202512TH FEBRUARY 2026157,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 2025157,079 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 202412TH FEBRUARY 2025148,414 MI
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 2024148,414 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 202312TH FEBRUARY 2024137,866 MI
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 2023137,863 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH APRIL 202219TH APRIL 2023135,413 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED20TH APRIL 202119TH APRIL 2022128,112 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201925TH OCTOBER 2020115,801 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH APRIL 201825TH APRIL 2019107,795 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 201725TH APRIL 201899,213 MI
PASSED20TH APRIL 201625TH APRIL 201790,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED20TH APRIL 201690,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. PRS - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED22ND APRIL 201525TH APRIL 201679,079 MI
PASSED1ST APRIL 201425TH APRIL 201569,609 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Starting To Stick
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Discs Corroded
PASSED17TH APRIL 201325TH APRIL 201459,666 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201225TH APRIL 201347,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Wipers Starting To Smear
PASSED26TH APRIL 201125TH APRIL 201237,088 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WF08BYA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

WF08BYA MOT Comments

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WF08BYA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 165,562 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,198 miles

WF08BYA FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration WF08BYA was manufactured on Wednesday 12th March 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 165,562 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,198 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 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WF08BYA has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 15 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 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 Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does WF08BYA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 WF08BYA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WF08BYA Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 WF08BYA does have Tax. Read more

When does WF08BYA Tax expire?

The current Tax for WF08BYA will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 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 WF08BYA MOT expire?

The current MOT for WF08BYA will expire in 6 months on Friday 12th February 2027. Read more

When did WF08BYA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WF08BYA was on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 09:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WF08BYA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for WF08BYA 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 WF08BYA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for WF08BYA we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WF08BYA?

WF08BYA is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has WF08BYA done?

The odometer reading for WF08BYA at the last MOT in February 2026 was 165,562 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 9,198 miles per year. Read more

How old is WF08BYA?

The vehicle WF08BYA was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 12th March 2008. Read more

What colour is WF08BYA?

The official colour of WF08BYA is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does WF08BYA have?

WF08BYA has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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