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2008 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,988 mi
Last recorded148,988 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 148,988 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,582 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 48,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges bald (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 20 Feb 2024 138,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 45,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 124,912 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 42,592 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,191 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,106 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorating

Offside Front lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2020 86,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 33,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,479 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,251 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,756 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,850 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,236 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 28,107 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,953 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,845 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,687 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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2 BBW is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 BBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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2 BBW is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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