VOLKSWAGEN VE08AUO MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GOLF
Colour	BLACK
Year of manufacture	2008
Fuel type	DIESEL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Jun 2008
Vehicle age	18 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	24 Dec 2018
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Long-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership	7.6 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,968 cc
Fuel type	DIESEL
CO₂ emissions (official)	145 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~48 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,085

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 03 Apr 2026

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 12 Jan 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: VE08AUO

MOT Expires In

178

days (12 Jan 2027)

Tax Expires In

days (03 Apr 2026)

Registration	VE08AUO
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	12 Jan 2027
MOT days remaining	178 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	03 Apr 2026
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	24 Dec 2018
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2087 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	warningMedium Risk — Check History Carefully
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Mixed history. Seek an independent inspection and negotiate the price to reflect repair risk.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	5.2 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	92% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Stable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	80/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	39/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,065 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,085
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£980
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Suspension & Steering
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~3.3 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2008), BLACK, DIESEL, 1,968cc. Has completed 17 MOT tests, with a 88% pass rate (15 passed, 2 failed). Recorded 122,169 miles, averaging 8,347 miles/yr. 32 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 52/100 (Poor). Mixed history. Seek an independent inspection and negotiate the price to reflect repair risk.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-01-12
MOT pass rate	88%
Tests passed	15
Tests failed	2
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	1
Minor defects (total)	2
Advisory items (total)	32
Pass / Fail trend	Stable
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (17 Tests)

MOT #17 2026-01-13 19:02

Test number: 764260523195

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Jan 2027

Odometer: 122,169 MI

Items: 3

Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £1,100

MOT #16 2025-01-13 18:10

Test number: 747800228048

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Jan 2026

Odometer: 119,053 MI

Items: 4

Advisory front console bushes perished
Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £810

MOT #15 2024-01-12 15:56

Test number: 878518834415

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Jan 2025

Odometer: 114,513 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £110 – £480

MOT #14 2023-01-10 16:19

Test number: 316785786742

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Jan 2024

Odometer: 108,362 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £300

MOT #13 2021-12-05 17:32

Test number: 268873366012

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 04 Dec 2022

Odometer: 103,915 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #12 2020-11-27 11:53

Test number: 141889570300

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 02 Dec 2021

Odometer: 99,375 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge. 225/45R17

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £780

MOT #11 2019-12-03 11:56

Test number: 984973511043

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 02 Dec 2020

Odometer: 95,456 MI

Items: 2

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

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £800

MOT #10 2019-11-26 12:01

Test number: 178723372015

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 95,456 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £380 – £1,100

MOT #9 2018-11-23 17:54

Test number: 528143641479

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Nov 2019

Odometer: 90,523 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #8 2018-02-14 14:26

Test number: 125150718619

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Feb 2019

Odometer: 83,760 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Offside Rear brake has very slight bind
Advisory Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer secondary treads
Advisory Offside Front tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators and wearing on secondary treads
Advisory Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory engine cover and undertray fitted
Advisory tested in wet condition

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £440 – £3,110

MOT #7 2017-02-16 15:06

Test number: 313080813845

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Feb 2018

Odometer: 75,262 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory engine cover fitted

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £450 – £2,690

MOT #6 2017-02-16 15:06

Test number: 220477991250

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 75,262 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory engine cover fitted

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £500 – £2,990

MOT #5 2016-02-19 10:12

Test number: 211403337903

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Feb 2017

Odometer: 66,156 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #4 2015-02-19 10:48

Test number: 286890355053

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Feb 2016

Odometer: 57,439 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory all tyres wearing on inner edges

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £225 – £750

MOT #3 2014-02-26 10:14

Test number: 709727154006

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Feb 2015

Odometer: 48,726 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advisory Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £2,600

MOT #2 2012-05-24 11:15

Test number: 726965042195

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 03 Jun 2013

Odometer: 31,271 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £2,300

MOT #1 2011-05-26 12:09

Test number: 999356641132

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 03 Jun 2012

Odometer: 21,530 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	17
First registration	2011-05-26
Last registration	2026-01-13
Latest reading	122,169 miles
Annual avg (est.)	8,347 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	118%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	85% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2011-05-26	21,530 miles
Registration #2	2012-05-24	31,271 miles
Registration #3	2014-02-26	48,726 miles
Registration #4	2015-02-19	57,439 miles
Registration #5	2016-02-19	66,156 miles
Registration #6	2017-02-16	75,262 miles
Registration #7	2017-02-16	75,262 miles
Registration #8	2018-02-14	83,760 miles
Registration #9	2018-11-23	90,523 miles
Registration #10	2019-11-26	95,456 miles
Registration #11	2019-12-03	95,456 miles
Registration #12	2020-11-27	99,375 miles
Registration #13	2021-12-05	103,915 miles
Registration #14	2023-01-10	108,362 miles
Registration #15	2024-01-12	114,513 miles
Registration #16	2025-01-13	119,053 miles
Registration #17	2026-01-13	122,169 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Bonnet	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Suspension	×6
Tyres	×6
Brake Pads	×5
Shock Absorber	×3
Lighting	×3

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 18 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£80 – £300

1 defect found

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Minor Defects

£100 – £600

2 items found

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Advisory Items

£3,115 – £13,590

32 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£4,005 – £20,170

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£350 – £1,100

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£900

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£122

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,065

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.