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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LC08 FMXMOT history

LC08 FMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LC08 FMX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
137,367 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FMX was last recorded at 137,367 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,366 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,367 miles
  • 2024 – 124,077 miles
  • 2023 – 115,393 miles
  • 2022 – 107,499 miles
  • 2021 – 100,829 miles
  • 2020 – 94,572 miles
  • 2019 – 84,807 miles
  • 2018 – 83,663 miles
  • 2017 – 80,763 miles
  • 2016 – 77,503 miles
  • 2015 – 72,200 miles
  • 2014 – 67,640 miles
  • 2013 – 63,004 miles
  • 2012 – 51,163 miles
  • 2011 – 39,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,367 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre subframe mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded all mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,367 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    137,367 miles
    Test number
    694168118367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre subframe mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded all mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,366 miles (+13,289)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,366 miles
    Test number
    410025419161
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre subframe mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded all mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,077 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,077 miles
    Test number
    754511142594
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight seepage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills have covers obscuring inspection.

  4. Fail124,077 miles (+8,684)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,077 miles
    Test number
    853794694001
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40w18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight seepage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,393 miles (+139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,393 miles
    Test number
    703660650139
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail115,254 miles (+7,755)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,254 miles
    Test number
    263050351519
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,499 miles (+6,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,499 miles
    Test number
    369103447669
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass100,829 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,829 miles
    Test number
    623907583492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail100,803 miles (+6,231)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,803 miles
    Test number
    664838572203
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass94,572 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    890406457768
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail94,571 miles (+9,764)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,571 miles
    Test number
    732778905806
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass84,807 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    729727402725
    • AdvisorySmall chip outside zone a of windscreen

  13. Pass83,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,663 miles
    Test number
    550240311225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,660 miles (+12)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    802332728955
    • FailureFront coil spring broken 2 (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Fail83,648 miles (+2,885)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,648 miles
    Test number
    349334144809
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass80,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,763 miles
    Test number
    443756201701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail80,763 miles (+3,260)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,763 miles
    Test number
    110237494236
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass77,503 miles (+5,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,503 miles
    Test number
    205053143090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail72,200 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    726407095082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel residue on fuel filter
    • NoteN/s side repeater lens cracked

  20. Pass72,200 miles (+4,560)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    985747495013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel residue on fuel filter
    • NoteN/s side repeater lens cracked

  21. Pass67,640 miles (+4,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,640 miles
    Test number
    806714514165
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts in sidewall not to cords

  22. Pass63,004 miles (+11,841)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    188582213123
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre

  23. Pass51,163 miles (+11,507)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,163 miles
    Test number
    515206212141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,656 miles
    Test number
    605587111185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 FMX

Does LC08 FMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FMX is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FMX?
The MOT on LC08 FMX is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FMX done?
LC08 FMX was recorded at 137,367 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 6,453 miles a year.
Has LC08 FMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FMX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 FMX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC08 FMX find?
LC08 FMX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre subframe mounting corroded, and 3 more.

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