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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LC08 NSVMOT history

LC08 NSV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 177,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

LC08 NSV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
177,030 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 NSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 NSV was last recorded at 177,030 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 7,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,163 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,867 miles
Average per year
9,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,030 miles
  • 2024 – 169,163 miles
  • 2023 – 160,933 miles
  • 2022 – 152,064 miles
  • 2021 – 144,054 miles
  • 2019 – 134,640 miles
  • 2018 – 126,068 miles
  • 2017 – 120,002 miles
  • 2016 – 113,366 miles
  • 2015 – 103,348 miles
  • 2014 – 92,556 miles
  • 2013 – 84,583 miles
  • 2012 – 63,155 miles
  • 2011 – 43,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,030 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame showing surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,030 miles (+7,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    177,030 miles
    Test number
    312347396994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame showing surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass169,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,163 miles
    Test number
    420707891383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail169,162 miles (+8,229)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,162 miles
    Test number
    536814703290
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass160,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,933 miles
    Test number
    962894130738
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail160,933 miles (+8,869)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,933 miles
    Test number
    925010695458
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perish cracked outer edge cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass152,064 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,064 miles
    Test number
    915160193405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,054 miles (+9,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,054 miles
    Test number
    999273810848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,640 miles (+8,572)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,640 miles
    Test number
    914873624569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,068 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,068 miles
    Test number
    300804154739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,002 miles (+6,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,002 miles
    Test number
    825867225719
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass113,366 miles (+10,018)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,366 miles
    Test number
    349273436133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,348 miles (+10,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,348 miles
    Test number
    556744605150
    • NoteBoth rear tyres just starting to go out of shape

  13. Pass92,556 miles (+7,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,556 miles
    Test number
    377008394083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass84,583 miles (+21,428)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,583 miles
    Test number
    996778103114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,155 miles (+19,192)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,155 miles
    Test number
    175562382458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    907809981045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 NSV

Does LC08 NSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 NSV expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 NSV?
The MOT on LC08 NSV expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 NSV done?
LC08 NSV was recorded at 177,030 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 9,628 miles a year.
Has LC08 NSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 NSV has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC08 NSV 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 NSV find?
LC08 NSV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame showing surface corrosion..

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