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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

9008RMOT history

9008R is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

9008R grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,285 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9008R
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

9008R was last recorded at 109,285 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 3,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,885 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,400 miles
Average per year
5,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,285 miles
  • 2024 – 105,885 miles
  • 2023 – 102,363 miles
  • 2022 – 98,133 miles
  • 2021 – 93,910 miles
  • 2020 – 90,820 miles
  • 2019 – 89,465 miles
  • 2018 – 83,603 miles
  • 2017 – 78,135 miles
  • 2016 – 71,793 miles
  • 2015 – 65,432 miles
  • 2014 – 58,530 miles
  • 2013 – 50,070 miles
  • 2012 – 40,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,285 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,285 miles (+3,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,285 miles
    Test number
    163374935335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass105,885 miles (+3,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,885 miles
    Test number
    569291633675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass102,363 miles (+4,230)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,363 miles
    Test number
    869959040433
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass98,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,133 miles
    Test number
    213085274581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,131 miles (+4,221)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,131 miles
    Test number
    618659415106
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass93,910 miles (+3,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,910 miles
    Test number
    244398715395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass90,820 miles (+1,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    551346427898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass89,465 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,465 miles
    Test number
    457763832865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,603 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,603 miles
    Test number
    954033697457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,135 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,135 miles
    Test number
    540158827408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    940598331709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,793 miles (+6,361)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,793 miles
    Test number
    217831316664
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass65,432 miles (+6,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,432 miles
    Test number
    654815817733
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  14. Pass58,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    205601514318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail58,530 miles (+8,460)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    596860114381
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass50,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,070 miles
    Test number
    327490913370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,070 miles (+9,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,070 miles
    Test number
    537700113375
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass40,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    525179612385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9008R

What vehicle is registration 9008R currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9008R on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2009. 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 9008R currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9008R is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 9008R?
The MOT on 9008R is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9008R done?
9008R was recorded at 109,285 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
Has 9008R ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9008R has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 9008R 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 9008R find?
9008R passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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