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306 UJH

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,312 mi
Last recorded132,312 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration306 UJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 132,312 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2025 125,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2024 119,692 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 119,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 114,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 110,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 104,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 100,382 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 100,362 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,893 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 90,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 84,832 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2mm and is heavily stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cut to tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2mm and is heavily stress cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres heavily stress cracked on sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2014 62,509 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres have minor age related cracks.

Fail 6 May 2014 62,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres have minor age related cracks.

Pass 2 May 2013 57,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 55,043 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,037 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

wipers smeary in opperation

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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306 UJH is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 306 UJH, 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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306 UJH is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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