VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WG08VUL has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 169,665 miles 11 months ago on Monday 11th August 2025 at 15:19.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 18th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

WG08VUL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH AUGUST 2026169,665 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Undertrays Covers Fitted
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202418TH AUGUST 2025165,883 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Components Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays Cover Fitted
PASSED27TH JULY 202318TH AUGUST 2024157,674 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 202218TH AUGUST 2023151,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Pinhole In Nsf Cv Boot
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Have Protective Coatings
FAILED20TH JULY 2022151,082 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Pinhole In Nsf Cv Boot
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Have Protective Coatings
PASSED27TH JULY 202118TH AUGUST 2022142,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nsf Link Boot Deteriorating
  2. ADVISORY - Nsf Lower Ball Joint Boot Deterioratin
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Corroding
  4. ADVISORY - Engine And Under Covers Fitted
FAILED27TH JULY 2021142,202 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Ns And Os (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Service Brake Excessively Binding Nsr (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nsf Link Boot Deteriorating
  4. ADVISORY - Nsf Lower Ball Joint Boot Deterioratin
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Corroding
  6. ADVISORY - Engine And Under Covers Fitted
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 202018TH AUGUST 2021130,359 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED3RD AUGUST 2020130,308 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED30TH JULY 201918TH AUGUST 2020121,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Shocks Damp
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis And Rear Subframe Corroding
  3. ADVISORY - Nsf Lower Ball Joint Boot Deteriorating
  4. ADVISORY - Under Covers Fitted
PASSED30TH JULY 201818TH AUGUST 2019112,636 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine And Underside Covers Fitted
PASSED31ST JULY 201718TH AUGUST 2018107,765 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine And Underside Covers Fitted
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201618TH AUGUST 2017101,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine And Underside Covers Fitted
FAILED19TH AUGUST 2016101,730 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Engine And Underside Covers Fitted
PASSED3RD JUNE 201618TH JUNE 2017100,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bushes Both Sides Starting To Crack (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine And Underside Covers Fitted
PASSED19TH JUNE 201518TH JUNE 201691,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201421ST AUGUST 201583,421 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED22ND AUGUST 201483,421 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. FAIL - Electronic Power Steering Warning Lamp Indicates A Failure In The System (2.3.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED11TH JULY 201324TH JULY 201479,312 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn
PASSED17TH JULY 201224TH JULY 201363,088 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. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  7. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  8. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Michelin 195/65r16 3-2-3 Mm
  9. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 195/65r16 4-5-5 Mm
  10. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Continental 195/65r16 6-6-6 Mm
  11. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Michelin 195/65r16 3-2-3 Mm
FAILED25TH JULY 201154,766 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH JULY 201124TH JULY 201254,766 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG08VUL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

WG08VUL MOT Comments

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WG08VUL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 169,665 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,980 miles

WG08VUL FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration WG08VUL was manufactured on Friday 27th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 169,665 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,980 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 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG08VUL has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 53 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 5 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 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does WG08VUL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 WG08VUL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG08VUL Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 WG08VUL does have Tax. Read more

When does WG08VUL Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG08VUL will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 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 WG08VUL MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG08VUL will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 18th August 2026. Read more

When did WG08VUL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG08VUL was on Monday 11th August 2025 at 15:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG08VUL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for WG08VUL 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 WG08VUL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for WG08VUL we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG08VUL?

WG08VUL is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has WG08VUL done?

The odometer reading for WG08VUL at the last MOT in August 2025 was 169,665 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 9,980 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG08VUL?

The vehicle WG08VUL was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th June 2008. Read more

What colour is WG08VUL?

The official colour of WG08VUL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does WG08VUL have?

WG08VUL has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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