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666 DBJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,093 mi
Last recorded147,093 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration666 DBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 147,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 142,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 135,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 131,709 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 125,316 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 125,313 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rears (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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 119,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 113,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 106,280 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,665 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,335 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 85,168 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,035 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 71,035 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,771 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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666 DBJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 666 DBJ, 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 666 DBJ registered?

666 DBJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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