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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LC08 FNWMOT history

LC08 FNW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

LC08 FNW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,654 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FNW
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
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FNW was last recorded at 94,654 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 1,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,760 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,894 miles
Average per year
4,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,654 miles
  • 2025 – 92,760 miles
  • 2024 – 90,023 miles
  • 2023 – 86,544 miles
  • 2022 – 79,996 miles
  • 2021 – 72,470 miles
  • 2020 – 69,462 miles
  • 2019 – 65,675 miles
  • 2018 – 61,526 miles
  • 2017 – 59,456 miles
  • 2016 – 56,427 miles
  • 2015 – 52,509 miles
  • 2014 – 48,520 miles
  • 2013 – 42,991 miles
  • 2012 – 39,562 miles
  • 2011 – 32,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,654 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Various suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,654 miles (+1,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    784894125666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass92,760 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    838147065226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly

  3. Fail92,755 miles (+2,732)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,755 miles
    Test number
    415150873031
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly

  4. Pass90,023 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    821836386368
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail90,023 miles (+3,479)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    644703234988
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,544 miles (+6,548)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,544 miles
    Test number
    523939921106
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center section and back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,996 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    440280760902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  8. Fail79,996 miles (+7,526)2 dangerous2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    924951447443
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  9. Pass72,470 miles (+3,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,470 miles
    Test number
    563723189914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass69,462 miles (+3,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    582906342083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,675 miles
    Test number
    225192696505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail65,675 miles (+4,149)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,675 miles
    Test number
    675163652397
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass61,526 miles (+2,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    374492375664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass59,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,456 miles
    Test number
    465506620567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail59,456 miles (+3,029)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,456 miles
    Test number
    777479417243
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass56,427 miles (+3,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    200905619181
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  17. Pass52,509 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,509 miles
    Test number
    449951735140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    459803634129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,520 miles (+5,529)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    915983234150
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass42,991 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,991 miles
    Test number
    648202923194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,562 miles (+7,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    537102322148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass32,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,550 miles
    Test number
    308876901129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 FNW

Does LC08 FNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FNW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FNW?
The MOT on LC08 FNW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FNW done?
LC08 FNW was recorded at 94,654 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 4,030 miles a year.
Has LC08 FNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FNW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 FNW 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 FNW find?
LC08 FNW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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