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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

R608 GGCMOT history

R608 GGC is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2024.

R608 GGC green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
135,649 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R608 GGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R608 GGC was last recorded at 135,649 miles on 12 Oct 2024, 32,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,558 miles · 13 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
32,091 miles
Average per year
4,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,649 miles
  • 2019 – 103,558 miles
  • 2018 – 99,538 miles
  • 2017 – 93,743 miles
  • 2016 – 85,809 miles
  • 2015 – 81,903 miles
  • 2014 – 75,177 miles
  • 2013 – 72,489 miles
  • 2012 – 69,594 miles
  • 2011 – 65,080 miles
  • 2010 – 61,205 miles
  • 2009 – 55,911 miles
  • 2007 – 51,009 miles
  • 2006 – 44,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,649 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front inner sill corroded, not in prescribed or structural area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in both front strut top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both wiper blades poor at clearing windscreen.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,649 miles
    Test number
    130129660138
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    589421507368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. FailMileage not read2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    957206654330
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass103,558 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,558 miles
    Test number
    776357432950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded, not in prescribed or structural area
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut top mounts

  5. Fail103,542 miles (+4,004)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    309199446773
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded, not in prescribed or structural area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut top mounts

  6. Pass99,538 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,538 miles
    Test number
    746296326768
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail99,538 miles (+5,795)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,538 miles
    Test number
    299073961314
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    645067920612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail93,743 miles (+7,934)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    574852233618
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass85,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    701282212715
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades poor at clearing windscreen.

  11. Fail85,809 miles (+3,906)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    166602619809
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades poor at clearing windscreen.

  12. Pass81,903 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    535541425129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery slightly unsecure

  13. Fail81,899 miles (+6,722)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    838368115144
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery slightly unsecure

  14. Pass75,177 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,177 miles
    Test number
    585557874015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,489 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    135934283477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass72,489 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    935754983063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,594 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,594 miles
    Test number
    507593282036
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Pass69,594 miles (+4,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,594 miles
    Test number
    588363682052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass65,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    206670071050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,080 miles (+3,875)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    228130971009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass61,205 miles (+5,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,205 miles
    Test number
    101168270404
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass55,911 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    862567479033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,009 miles
    Test number
    792725567118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,009 miles (+6,854)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,009 miles
    Test number
    300599257105
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureUpper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

  25. Pass44,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    753423976169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,155 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    904623976147
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about R608 GGC

Does R608 GGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R608 GGC expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R608 GGC?
The MOT on R608 GGC expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R608 GGC done?
R608 GGC was recorded at 135,649 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2024, an average of 4,997 miles a year.
Has R608 GGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R608 GGC has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on R608 GGC 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 R608 GGC find?
R608 GGC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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