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GU08 VVG

2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-8

Red Petrol 1832cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,259 mi
Last recorded42,259 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-822,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VVG
MakeHonda
ModelGl 1800 A-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,832cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 42,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 42,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 40,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,299 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 39,295 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on 3.7mm min is 3.5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front fender broken but not likely to become detached

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear brake has loud squeek/squeel

cables around the steering interfear on full lock

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,751 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,255 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,856 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 32,774 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,083 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,982 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 28,981 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,599 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 26,597 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Nov 2013 23,045 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,156 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 22,156 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,934 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Gl 1800 A-8?

Based on 1,349 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
1,423
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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GU08 VVG is a 2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-8 in Red with a 1,832cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 22,566 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Gl 1800 A-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU08 VVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Gl 1800 A-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Gl 1800 A-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU08 VVG registered?

GU08 VVG is a 2008 Honda Gl 1800 A-8, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 VVG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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