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718 TAC

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,392 mi
Last recorded82,392 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration718 TAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,392 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,863 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mt testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,231 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,187 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,808 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,882 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 24,315 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,913 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,722 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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718 TAC is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 718 TAC, 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 718 TAC registered?

718 TAC is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is 718 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 718 TAC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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