Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LC08 FNJMOT history
LC08 FNJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,563 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 139,563 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,309 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 FNJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 FNJ was last recorded at 139,563 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 3,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 136,222 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,341 miles
- Average per year
- 5,309 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,563 miles
- 2024 – 136,222 miles
- 2023 – 131,500 miles
- 2022 – 127,133 miles
- 2021 – 121,065 miles
- 2020 – 119,281 miles
- 2019 – 116,794 miles
- 2018 – 109,255 miles
- 2017 – 100,344 miles
- 2016 – 92,173 miles
- 2015 – 84,894 miles
- 2014 – 77,830 miles
- 2013 – 73,676 miles
- 2012 – 68,019 miles
- 2011 – 61,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,563 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside headlight beam image not very good
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers both covers looseRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
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.
Surface corrosion underneath on some components
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Both front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,563 miles (+3,341)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 139,563 miles
- Test number
- 643194336681
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlight beam image not very good
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers both covers loose
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
Pass136,222 miles (+4,722)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 136,222 miles
- Test number
- 847968816427
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating and arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating and arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slight wear
- AdvisoryNearside headlight beam image poor
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers both covers loose
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components
Pass131,500 miles (+4,367)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 131,500 miles
- Test number
- 296863122935
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror glass damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers both covers loose
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components
Pass127,133 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,133 miles
- Test number
- 131113807816
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers both covers loose
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components
Fail127,131 miles (+6,066)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,131 miles
- Test number
- 483575088219
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers both covers loose
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components
Pass121,065 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 121,065 miles
- Test number
- 885040596070
- AdvisoryOffside Indicator lense damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail121,065 miles (+1,784)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,065 miles
- Test number
- 411031443915
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Indicator lense damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,281 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 119,281 miles
- Test number
- 627124720360
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,794 miles (+7,539)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 794701076098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,255 miles (+3,698)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 109,255 miles
- Test number
- 302876523295
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass105,557 miles (+5,213)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 105,557 miles
- Test number
- 274065398138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 100,344 miles
- Test number
- 262751955378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,344 miles (+8,171)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,344 miles
- Test number
- 706689142885
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass92,173 miles (+7,279)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 92,173 miles
- Test number
- 528587490114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,894 miles (+7,064)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 84,894 miles
- Test number
- 157236185046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,830 miles (+4,154)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,830 miles
- Test number
- 765393284034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,676 miles (+5,657)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 73,676 miles
- Test number
- 135560373494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,019 miles (+6,537)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,019 miles
- Test number
- 488127882015
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass61,482 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 61,482 miles
- Test number
- 537166211181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,472 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,472 miles
- Test number
- 417894401156
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear 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)
- NoteFront brake discs wearing thin.
Questions about LC08 FNJ
- Does LC08 FNJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FNJ is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 FNJ?
- The MOT on LC08 FNJ is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC08 FNJ done?
- LC08 FNJ was recorded at 139,563 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 5,309 miles a year.
- Has LC08 FNJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 FNJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC08 FNJ 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 FNJ find?
- LC08 FNJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts, and 6 more.
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