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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LC08 FOAMOT history

LC08 FOA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LC08 FOA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,167 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FOA was last recorded at 64,167 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,111 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,056 miles
Average per year
2,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,167 miles
  • 2024 – 61,111 miles
  • 2023 – 58,209 miles
  • 2022 – 55,069 miles
  • 2021 – 51,700 miles
  • 2019 – 50,093 miles
  • 2018 – 48,241 miles
  • 2017 – 45,914 miles
  • 2016 – 42,704 miles
  • 2015 – 38,953 miles
  • 2014 – 35,414 miles
  • 2013 – 32,334 miles
  • 2012 – 28,467 miles
  • 2011 – 22,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,167 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight damage to near side rear outer sill by jacking point

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,167 miles
    Test number
    613131039188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to near side rear outer sill by jacking point

  2. Fail64,167 miles (+3,056)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,167 miles
    Test number
    303854002270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to near side rear outer sill by jacking point

  3. Pass61,111 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,111 miles
    Test number
    639300316403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,994 miles (+2,785)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,994 miles
    Test number
    316803564220
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,209 miles (+3,140)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    257555254752
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower out of view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,069 miles
    Test number
    591156625192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,069 miles (+3,369)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,069 miles
    Test number
    917782515319
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass51,700 miles (+1,607)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,700 miles
    Test number
    976966768420
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,093 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,093 miles
    Test number
    529898703531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,088 miles (+1,847)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    412254538866
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater damaged

  11. Pass48,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    320461694991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail48,241 miles (+2,327)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    917705158108
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass45,914 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,914 miles
    Test number
    158239149305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,704 miles (+3,751)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,704 miles
    Test number
    429462598500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass38,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    169121965499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,953 miles (+3,539)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    315701765014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass35,414 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,414 miles
    Test number
    916329744090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,334 miles (+3,867)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,334 miles
    Test number
    677137973013
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass28,467 miles (+5,564)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,467 miles
    Test number
    179133582489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass22,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,903 miles
    Test number
    996127481054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 FOA

Does LC08 FOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FOA is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FOA?
The MOT on LC08 FOA is valid until 3 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 FOA done?
LC08 FOA was recorded at 64,167 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,811 miles a year.
Has LC08 FOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FOA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 FOA 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 FOA find?
LC08 FOA passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; slight damage to near side rear outer sill by jacking point.

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