VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YP08VAE 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 78,232 miles 3 months ago on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 17:00.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Monday 22nd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

YP08VAE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND MARCH 202778,232 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED23RD MARCH 202678,232 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH MAY 202525TH MAY 202675,811 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED10TH MAY 202425TH MAY 202573,577 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD MAY 202325TH MAY 202471,184 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED4TH MAY 202225TH MAY 202369,563 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH APRIL 202125TH MAY 202267,941 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 202025TH MAY 202166,916 MI
PASSED9TH APRIL 20198TH NOVEMBER 202064,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Diesel Smoke Reading 0.00
PASSED25TH APRIL 20188TH MAY 201961,559 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED25TH APRIL 201861,559 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED12TH APRIL 20178TH MAY 201858,501 MI
PASSED3RD MAY 20168TH MAY 201753,029 MI
PASSED14TH APRIL 20158TH MAY 201644,299 MI
PASSED9TH MAY 20148TH MAY 201536,064 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 20139TH APRIL 201429,421 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 - Advise All Tyres Perishing.
FAILED19TH MARCH 201329,421 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Advise All Tyres Perishing.
PASSED10TH APRIL 20129TH APRIL 201323,017 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 201112TH MAY 201216,025 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YP08VAE Passed/Failed

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

YP08VAE MOT Comments

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YP08VAE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 78,232 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,346 miles

YP08VAE FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YP08VAE was manufactured on Monday 12th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 78,232 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,346 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 YP08VAE has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 22 Advisories, 1 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 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does YP08VAE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 YP08VAE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YP08VAE Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 YP08VAE does have Tax. Read more

When does YP08VAE Tax expire?

The current Tax for YP08VAE will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 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 YP08VAE MOT expire?

The current MOT for YP08VAE will expire in 9 months on Monday 22nd March 2027. Read more

When did YP08VAE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YP08VAE was on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 17:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YP08VAE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YP08VAE 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 YP08VAE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YP08VAE 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 YP08VAE?

YP08VAE is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YP08VAE done?

The odometer reading for YP08VAE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 78,232 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 4,346 miles per year. Read more

How old is YP08VAE?

The vehicle YP08VAE was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 12th May 2008. Read more

What colour is YP08VAE?

The official colour of YP08VAE is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YP08VAE have?

YP08VAE has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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