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YH08 MJW

2008 Volkswagen Golf R32

Black Petrol 3180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,467 mi
Last recorded44,467 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf R3278,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 MJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R32
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,467 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 44,467 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 43,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 42,436 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,609 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R32?

Based on 957 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
2,999
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Headlamp aim too low 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 2
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2
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YH08 MJW is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 in Black with a 3,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 78,180 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 Volkswagen Golf R32 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 MJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf R32 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf R32 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH08 MJW registered?

YH08 MJW is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 MJW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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