VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YL08VBB has 18 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 111,478 miles 11 months ago on Thursday 10th July 2025 at 09:45.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Thursday 9th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

YL08VBB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH JULY 2026111,478 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Repair Asap
PASSED8TH JULY 20247TH JULY 2025103,553 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rack Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH JUNE 202318TH JUNE 202494,494 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED12TH JUNE 202394,494 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED23RD MAY 20227TH JUNE 202389,207 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Top Mount Is Loose And Lamp Is Insecure
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Front And Rear Brake Discs Are Slightly Warped (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED8TH JUNE 20217TH JUNE 202284,270 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED16TH MAY 20201ST JUNE 202179,423 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 20191ST JUNE 202073,077 MI
PASSED2ND JUNE 20181ST JUNE 201964,552 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 201731ST MAY 201849,280 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20168TH AUGUST 201746,916 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20158TH AUGUST 201644,801 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED31ST JULY 20148TH AUGUST 201542,311 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Emissions Too Clean To Test.
FAILED31ST JULY 201442,311 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  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 - Emissions Too Clean To Test.
PASSED30TH JULY 20138TH AUGUST 201438,047 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Emissions Too Clean To Test.
FAILED30TH JULY 201338,047 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Emissions Too Clean To Test.
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20128TH AUGUST 201331,668 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20118TH AUGUST 201222,194 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YL08VBB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

YL08VBB MOT Comments

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YL08VBB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 111,478 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,558 miles

YL08VBB FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YL08VBB was manufactured on Friday 25th July 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 111,478 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,558 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 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 YL08VBB has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 17 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 1 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 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does YL08VBB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 YL08VBB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YL08VBB Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 YL08VBB does have Tax. Read more

When does YL08VBB Tax expire?

The current Tax for YL08VBB will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 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 YL08VBB MOT expire?

The current MOT for YL08VBB will expire in 2 months on Thursday 9th July 2026. Read more

When did YL08VBB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YL08VBB was on Thursday 10th July 2025 at 09:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YL08VBB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YL08VBB 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 YL08VBB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for YL08VBB we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YL08VBB?

YL08VBB is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YL08VBB done?

The odometer reading for YL08VBB at the last MOT in July 2025 was 111,478 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 6,558 miles per year. Read more

How old is YL08VBB?

The vehicle YL08VBB was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 25th July 2008. Read more

What colour is YL08VBB?

The official colour of YL08VBB is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does YL08VBB have?

YL08VBB has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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