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WN58 VLT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,923 mi
Last recorded222,923 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 VLT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 222,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 211,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 198,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2021 187,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

heat shields insecure

high level stop light inop

lower engine mount deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,071 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 169,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 150,645 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 150,645 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure front plate is broken in various places. (0.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all but rear exhaust mountings broken, not supported enough. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf rear bush leaking its oil and has excessive movement on the shakers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wrong size tyres fitted to the car. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,548 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 4 Oct 2017 137,548 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs lipped

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,866 miles

front tyres worn nearing wear bars

high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2016 126,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn nearing wear bars

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,188 miles

all 4 tyres close to wear bars

Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,188 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres close to wear bars

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,424 miles

EML on

Fail 7 Oct 2014 108,424 miles

EML on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 97,659 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 81,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,535 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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WN58 VLT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN58 VLT, 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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What year was WN58 VLT registered?

WN58 VLT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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