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7 JAT

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,338 mi
Last recorded68,338 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 JAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,873 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 66,873 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 63,480 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 63,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 59,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,669 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,616 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,970 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking on side wall and tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,918 miles

Both O/S tyres cracking due to age.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,058 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,366 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 29,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 21,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 17,650 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,650 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,082 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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7 JAT is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 7 JAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7 JAT registered?

7 JAT is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is 7 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 JAT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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