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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

BJ08 OTFMOT history

BJ08 OTF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,158 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BJ08 OTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BJ08 OTF was last recorded at 149,158 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,980 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,178 miles
Average per year
7,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,158 miles
  • 2024 – 143,980 miles
  • 2023 – 140,713 miles
  • 2022 – 137,672 miles
  • 2021 – 133,381 miles
  • 2020 – 123,352 miles
  • 2019 – 118,606 miles
  • 2018 – 110,831 miles
  • 2017 – 103,282 miles
  • 2016 – 95,074 miles
  • 2015 – 87,008 miles
  • 2014 – 77,229 miles
  • 2013 – 67,697 miles
  • 2012 – 55,121 miles
  • 2011 – 44,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,158 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint attachment bolt loose
  • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low, on limit of fail
  • AdvisoryOffside handbrake binding
  • AdvisorySlight water leak

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,158 miles (+5,178)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,158 miles
    Test number
    633175680311
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint attachment bolt loose
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low, on limit of fail
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake binding
    • AdvisorySlight water leak

  2. Pass143,980 miles (+3,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,980 miles
    Test number
    257842769268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass140,713 miles (+3,041)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,713 miles
    Test number
    746948264194
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass137,672 miles (+4,291)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,672 miles
    Test number
    586892835813
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass133,381 miles (+10,029)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,381 miles
    Test number
    160700322298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,352 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,352 miles
    Test number
    965562028096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,606 miles
    Test number
    597676793467
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  8. Fail118,606 miles (+7,775)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,606 miles
    Test number
    425132129825
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  9. Pass110,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,831 miles
    Test number
    470315657190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail110,831 miles (+7,549)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,831 miles
    Test number
    631385493509
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass103,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,282 miles
    Test number
    254970766460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,282 miles (+8,208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,282 miles
    Test number
    431798366904
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass95,074 miles (+8,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,074 miles
    Test number
    787772782807
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  14. Pass87,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,008 miles
    Test number
    446030205143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail87,008 miles (+9,779)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,008 miles
    Test number
    627618595063
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass77,229 miles (+9,532)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,229 miles
    Test number
    348363694019
    • NoteRear tyres cracked
    • NoteRear tyres feathered
    • NoteWipers poor

  17. Pass67,697 miles (+12,576)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    277147603126
    • NoteRear tyres feathered
    • NoteWipers poor

  18. Pass55,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    637906782073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,121 miles (+10,803)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    395606282085
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass44,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,318 miles
    Test number
    666902101164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail44,318 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,318 miles
    Test number
    599212301109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about BJ08 OTF

Does BJ08 OTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BJ08 OTF is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on BJ08 OTF?
The MOT on BJ08 OTF is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BJ08 OTF done?
BJ08 OTF was recorded at 149,158 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,111 miles a year.
Has BJ08 OTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BJ08 OTF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on BJ08 OTF 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 BJ08 OTF find?
BJ08 OTF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower ball joint attachment bolt loose, and 3 more.

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