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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LC08 FNKMOT history

LC08 FNK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

LC08 FNK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
172,411 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FNK was last recorded at 172,411 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,400 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
9,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,411 miles
  • 2024 – 154,935 miles
  • 2023 – 135,225 miles
  • 2022 – 128,315 miles
  • 2019 – 124,334 miles
  • 2018 – 113,125 miles
  • 2017 – 98,537 miles
  • 2016 – 81,806 miles
  • 2015 – 76,946 miles
  • 2014 – 70,388 miles
  • 2013 – 64,840 miles
  • 2012 – 51,390 miles
  • 2011 – 36,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,411 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,411 miles (+11)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,411 miles
    Test number
    261921136795
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail172,400 miles (+17,465)2 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,400 miles
    Test number
    734651903987
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,935 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,935 miles
    Test number
    483195242860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail154,935 miles (+19,710)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,935 miles
    Test number
    434037751572
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,225 miles (+6,910)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,225 miles
    Test number
    267935794738
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass128,315 miles (+3,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,315 miles
    Test number
    491619912950
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective

  7. Pass124,334 miles (+11,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,334 miles
    Test number
    160369032642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,125 miles (+14,588)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,125 miles
    Test number
    941726413209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,537 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    197655439841
    • DangerousBoth front tyres badly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail98,537 miles (+16,731)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    473508322477
    • DangerousBoth front tyres badly worn on inner edges
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass81,806 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    617408676548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,946 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    655800675022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,388 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    746040374050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,840 miles (+13,450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,840 miles
    Test number
    598096153024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,390 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,390 miles
    Test number
    195256672070
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass51,390 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,390 miles
    Test number
    236226672055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,329 miles (+13,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,329 miles
    Test number
    609176952047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,872 miles
    Test number
    827415171088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,872 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,872 miles
    Test number
    326585371000
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LC08 FNK

Does LC08 FNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 FNK expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FNK?
The MOT on LC08 FNK expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 FNK done?
LC08 FNK was recorded at 172,411 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 9,766 miles a year.
Has LC08 FNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FNK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 FNK 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 FNK find?
LC08 FNK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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