P8JBG - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
The vehicle is a blue 2008 Volkswagen Golf with registration P8JBG, first registered in September 2008. It is powered by a 1968cc diesel engine and emits 145 g/km of CO2. The car has a current MOT valid until 6 February 2026, with the latest test conducted on 7 February 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 137,980 miles and is currently taxed. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include binding offside front service brake, corrosion on the offside rear suspension component mounting, and worn inner rear tyres. No major mechanical issues are indicated.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 07 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,980 mi
Expires: 06 February 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory o/s n/s rear inner tyres worn to limit
Failed - 05 February 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,960 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 06 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,348 mi
Expires: 06 February 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory o/s rear inner sill
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 07 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,418 mi
Expires: 06 February 2024
Passed - 03 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,294 mi
Expires: 02 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 28 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,879 mi
Expires: 31 January 2022
Passed - 05 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,900 mi
Expires: 31 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 05 July 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,900 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 01 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,980 mi
Expires: 31 July 2019
Failed - 23 July 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,978 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Passed - 26 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,490 mi
Expires: 01 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory engine covers & undertrays fitted
- Advisory Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Failed - 26 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,490 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory engine covers & undertrays fitted
- Advisory Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 27 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,839 mi
Expires: 01 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine covers & undertrays fitted
- Advisory Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Failed - 27 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,839 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine covers & undertrays fitted
- Advisory Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 26 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,462 mi
Expires: 01 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory engine cover fitted under trays fitted
Failed - 26 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,462 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory engine cover fitted under trays fitted
Passed - 30 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,449 mi
Expires: 01 May 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 02 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,315 mi
Expires: 01 May 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 29 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,828 mi
Expires: 28 April 2014
Passed - 11 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,812 mi
Expires: 29 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,507 mi
Expires: 29 September 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for P8JBG?
The MOT expires on 06 February 2026.
What is the tax status of P8JBG?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of P8JBG?
This is a 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of P8JBG?
This vehicle produces 145 g/km of CO2 emissions.