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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LC08 ONUMOT history

LC08 ONU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

LC08 ONU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
110,354 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 ONU
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
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 ONU was last recorded at 110,354 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,305 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
6,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,354 miles
  • 2024 – 104,030 miles
  • 2023 – 98,238 miles
  • 2022 – 91,616 miles
  • 2021 – 84,988 miles
  • 2020 – 79,762 miles
  • 2019 – 71,381 miles
  • 2018 – 64,248 miles
  • 2017 – 55,307 miles
  • 2016 – 46,573 miles
  • 2015 – 40,029 miles
  • 2014 – 36,906 miles
  • 2013 – 33,196 miles
  • 2012 – 28,811 miles
  • 2011 – 24,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,354 miles
  • MinorNearside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,354 miles (+49)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    389044252830
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,305 miles (+6,275)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,305 miles
    Test number
    691007083723
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working and smashed. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,030 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,030 miles
    Test number
    636174978115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,026 miles (+5,788)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,026 miles
    Test number
    286956403032
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass98,238 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,238 miles
    Test number
    951851215010
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail98,234 miles (+6,618)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,234 miles
    Test number
    810747804852
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,616 miles (+6,628)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    166327759099
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,988 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,988 miles
    Test number
    484874133372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,762 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,762 miles
    Test number
    336466378497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,381 miles (+7,133)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    233305912745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    132683960604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,248 miles (+8,941)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    906778210833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass55,307 miles (+8,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    264287228906
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,573 miles (+6,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,573 miles
    Test number
    951187443677
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished close to limit.

  15. Pass40,029 miles (+3,123)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,029 miles
    Test number
    477241765173
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear tyres cracked between tread

  16. Pass36,906 miles (+3,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    815704864160
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres cracked between tread

  17. Fail33,196 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,196 miles
    Test number
    277743383460
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass33,196 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,196 miles
    Test number
    625563483172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,811 miles (+4,801)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,811 miles
    Test number
    888507532161
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff.
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge.

  20. Pass24,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,010 miles
    Test number
    379740281195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 ONU

Does LC08 ONU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 ONU is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC08 ONU?
The MOT on LC08 ONU is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 ONU done?
LC08 ONU was recorded at 110,354 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 6,038 miles a year.
Has LC08 ONU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 ONU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 ONU 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 ONU find?
LC08 ONU passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped.

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