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8880 PH

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

161,234 mi
Last recorded161,234 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8880 PH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 161,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 153,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 144,232 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AS MARKED BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 134,883 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT , REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R , INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,825 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (REAR ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 93,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,117 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,752 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,001 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 64,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepped on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,059 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,752 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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8880 PH is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 8880 PH, 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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8880 PH is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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