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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LC08 FOHMOT history

LC08 FOH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LC08 FOH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,431 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FOH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FOH was last recorded at 149,431 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 7,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,407 miles · 5 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,024 miles
Average per year
4,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,431 miles
  • 2025 – 142,407 miles
  • 2024 – 139,376 miles
  • 2023 – 131,646 miles
  • 2022 – 124,285 miles
  • 2021 – 119,730 miles
  • 2020 – 118,536 miles
  • 2019 – 114,885 miles
  • 2018 – 111,506 miles
  • 2017 – 108,445 miles
  • 2016 – 105,116 miles
  • 2015 – 102,183 miles
  • 2014 – 99,166 miles
  • 2013 – 95,436 miles
  • 2012 – 92,604 miles
  • 2011 – 84,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,431 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,431 miles (+7,024)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,431 miles
    Test number
    859962378418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,407 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,407 miles
    Test number
    639269072668
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail142,407 miles (+3,031)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,407 miles
    Test number
    436378186567
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,376 miles (+7,730)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,376 miles
    Test number
    345985725596
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,646 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,646 miles
    Test number
    225898111386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail131,594 miles (+7,309)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,594 miles
    Test number
    909596695888
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,285 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,285 miles
    Test number
    623460570421
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail124,276 miles (+4,546)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,276 miles
    Test number
    831763952547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,730 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,730 miles
    Test number
    582255354740
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail119,730 miles (+1,194)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,730 miles
    Test number
    337892814151
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,536 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,536 miles
    Test number
    366510790139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 2mm heavily perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre, heavily perished and cut, at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3mm , nail in tyre, heavily perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShowing signs of leaking from waterpump

  12. Fail118,531 miles (+3,646)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,531 miles
    Test number
    555886127322
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working wingmirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 2mm heavily perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre, heavily perished and cut, at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3mm , nail in tyre, heavily perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShowing signs of leaking from waterpump

  13. Pass114,885 miles (+3,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,885 miles
    Test number
    858252516914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass111,506 miles (+3,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    329638082555
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass108,445 miles (+3,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,445 miles
    Test number
    989347584016
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are wetherd and wall craked

  16. Pass105,116 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,116 miles
    Test number
    895969376592
    • AdvisoryRear tyers cracked

  17. Fail105,114 miles (+2,931)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,114 miles
    Test number
    517875575057
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyers cracked

  18. Pass102,183 miles (+3,017)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,183 miles
    Test number
    489853485086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r door will not open

  19. Pass99,166 miles (+3,730)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,166 miles
    Test number
    127273584069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyers are cracked but not down to cords

  20. Pass95,436 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    785678373059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,604 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,604 miles
    Test number
    245179472041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    226431211167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 FOH

Does LC08 FOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FOH is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FOH?
The MOT on LC08 FOH is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FOH done?
LC08 FOH was recorded at 149,431 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,179 miles a year.
Has LC08 FOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FOH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 FOH 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 FOH find?
LC08 FOH passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush, and 1 more.

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