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VO08 WVD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,651 mi
Last recorded158,651 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WVD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 158,651 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 158,651 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 152,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 142,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play on inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted in o/s & n/s during test ()

Fail 4 Jun 2024 142,629 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Calliper seized in on position (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play on inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted in o/s & n/s during test ()

Pass 24 May 2023 132,064 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 124,574 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 124,574 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 116,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,820 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 108,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,026 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 93,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,190 miles

offside front seat insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,162 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 67,153 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 58,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,784 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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VO08 WVD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 100,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO08 WVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO08 WVD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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