VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WL08GHV has 24 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 146,445 miles 5 months ago on Monday 19th January 2026 at 15:44.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 26th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

WL08GHV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH JANUARY 2027146,445 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm, Inner Tread Lumpy (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH JANUARY 2026146,444 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer 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))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm, Inner Tread Lumpy (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202526TH JANUARY 2026139,515 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2025139,513 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202426TH JANUARY 2025133,002 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2024133,002 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202326TH JANUARY 2024126,301 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Close To Cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Close To Cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED23RD JANUARY 2023126,827 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Close To Cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Close To Cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202226TH JANUARY 2023118,093 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2022118,089 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine Back Of Engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202126TH JANUARY 2022110,012 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202026TH JANUARY 2021103,386 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2020103,376 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201926TH JANUARY 202092,931 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED18TH JANUARY 201992,926 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Bonnet Safety Catch Stiff
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Under Guard Insecure
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH JANUARY 201826TH JANUARY 201981,864 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Bonnet Retaining Device Slightly Deteriorated (8.4.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Go Out Of Shape
PASSED3RD JANUARY 201726TH JANUARY 201873,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Bonnet Safety Catch Stiff
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Go Out Of Shape
FAILED3RD JANUARY 201773,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Bonnet Safety Catch Stiff
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Go Out Of Shape
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 201526TH JANUARY 201764,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components
FAILED29TH DECEMBER 201564,193 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201526TH JANUARY 201651,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED26TH JANUARY 201551,916 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED27TH JUNE 201228TH JUNE 201330,017 MI
PASSED28TH JUNE 201128TH JUNE 201223,195 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WL08GHV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

WL08GHV MOT Comments

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WL08GHV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 146,445 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,136 miles

WL08GHV FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration WL08GHV was manufactured on Saturday 28th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 146,445 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,136 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WL08GHV has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 75 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 11 Major, 3 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 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does WL08GHV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 WL08GHV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WL08GHV Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 WL08GHV does have Tax. Read more

When does WL08GHV Tax expire?

The current Tax for WL08GHV will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 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 WL08GHV MOT expire?

The current MOT for WL08GHV will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 26th January 2027. Read more

When did WL08GHV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WL08GHV was on Monday 19th January 2026 at 15:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WL08GHV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WL08GHV we can see 14 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 WL08GHV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WL08GHV we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WL08GHV?

WL08GHV is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has WL08GHV done?

The odometer reading for WL08GHV at the last MOT in January 2026 was 146,445 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 8,136 miles per year. Read more

How old is WL08GHV?

The vehicle WL08GHV was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 28th June 2008. Read more

What colour is WL08GHV?

The official colour of WL08GHV is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does WL08GHV have?

WL08GHV has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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