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333 KXA

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 KXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 121,063 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 118,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 115,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,515 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 105,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,314 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 102,312 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,809 miles

Front brake disk inner faces worn

Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disk inner faces worn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,121 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,121 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,925 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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333 KXA is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 333 KXA, 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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What year was 333 KXA registered?

333 KXA is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is 333 KXA safe to buy?

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