WJ08FBZ - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 27 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 10 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,015 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 24 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,095 mi
Expires: 23 September 2025
Failed - 13 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,090 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,084 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 20 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,410 mi
Expires: 25 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 24 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,119 mi
Expires: 25 March 2023
Failed - 23 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,116 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,587 mi
Expires: 25 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring slightly misaligned
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 25 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,585 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring slightly misaligned
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 19 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,257 mi
Expires: 18 March 2021
Failed - 16 March 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,245 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,230 mi
Expires: 17 January 2020
Failed - 11 January 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,074 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 08 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,983 mi
Expires: 07 November 2018
Passed - 02 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,424 mi
Expires: 01 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Failed - 02 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,418 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Passed - 13 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,405 mi
Expires: 12 May 2016
Failed - 01 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,324 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 30 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,322 mi
Expires: 29 December 2014
Passed - 28 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,403 mi
Expires: 22 February 2014
Failed - 23 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,711 mi
Passed - 23 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,711 mi
Expires: 22 February 2013
Passed - 23 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,179 mi
Expires: 22 February 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for WJ08FBZ?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of WJ08FBZ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of WJ08FBZ?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of WJ08FBZ?
This vehicle produces 188 g/km of CO2 emissions.