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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

708 GAFMOT history

708 GAF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

708 GAF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,158 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
708 GAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

708 GAF was last recorded at 122,158 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 4,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,158 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,000 miles
Average per year
6,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,158 miles
  • 2025 – 118,158 miles
  • 2024 – 112,883 miles
  • 2023 – 107,139 miles
  • 2022 – 101,644 miles
  • 2021 – 95,253 miles
  • 2020 – 90,585 miles
  • 2019 – 81,321 miles
  • 2018 – 73,191 miles
  • 2017 – 66,711 miles
  • 2016 – 59,145 miles
  • 2015 – 55,567 miles
  • 2014 – 51,799 miles
  • 2013 – 44,792 miles
  • 2012 – 37,033 miles
  • 2011 – 29,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,158 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront BOTH sides front wing rusted
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,158 miles (+4,000)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,158 miles
    Test number
    874386886345
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH sides front wing rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,158 miles (+5,275)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,158 miles
    Test number
    155552803921
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH sides wing edges rusted
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,883 miles (+5,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,883 miles
    Test number
    460402765976
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,139 miles (+5,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,139 miles
    Test number
    665729265770
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,644 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,644 miles
    Test number
    288500694011
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,253 miles (+4,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,253 miles
    Test number
    131870447432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,585 miles (+9,264)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    853361754970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,321 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,321 miles
    Test number
    687623012867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,191 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,191 miles
    Test number
    265424110054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,711 miles (+7,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,711 miles
    Test number
    459360454918
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has a light oily residue.
    • AdvisorySlight bind on both rear brakes.

  11. Pass59,145 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    778869794416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    848257195085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail55,563 miles (+3,764)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,563 miles
    Test number
    576847195019
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass51,799 miles (+7,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,799 miles
    Test number
    267573614463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,792 miles (+7,759)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,792 miles
    Test number
    289359013176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,033 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    426124022157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,010 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    479842942021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,188 miles
    Test number
    105194351007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 708 GAF

What vehicle is registration 708 GAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 708 GAF on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 708 GAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 708 GAF is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 708 GAF?
The MOT on 708 GAF is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 708 GAF done?
708 GAF was recorded at 122,158 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 6,240 miles a year.
Has 708 GAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 708 GAF has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on 708 GAF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 708 GAF find?
708 GAF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front both sides front wing rusted; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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