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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LC08 OPJMOT history

LC08 OPJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

LC08 OPJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
114,171 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OPJ was last recorded at 114,171 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 10,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,629 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
10,542 miles
Average per year
6,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,171 miles
  • 2023 – 103,629 miles
  • 2022 – 97,334 miles
  • 2021 – 88,732 miles
  • 2020 – 81,155 miles
  • 2019 – 69,685 miles
  • 2018 – 65,162 miles
  • 2017 – 52,704 miles
  • 2016 – 43,793 miles
  • 2015 – 40,732 miles
  • 2014 – 37,251 miles
  • 2013 – 33,063 miles
  • 2012 – 29,650 miles
  • 2011 – 24,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,171 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    982966228561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,171 miles (+10,542)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    124495806171
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass103,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,629 miles
    Test number
    883599662411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,629 miles (+6,295)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,629 miles
    Test number
    842117526723
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass97,334 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,334 miles
    Test number
    503947082518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,732 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,732 miles
    Test number
    646585318932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,724 miles (+7,569)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    736670160352
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass81,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    437506419818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,155 miles (+11,470)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    170870319183
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    764828520938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail69,685 miles (+4,523)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    209641269184
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working side repeater fitted to door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,162 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    754260014674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-40-18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryDamage to osf of vehicle

  13. Fail65,162 miles (+12,458)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    344324326539
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-40-18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryDamage to osf of vehicle

  14. Pass52,704 miles (+8,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,704 miles
    Test number
    235394657765
    • 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)

  15. Pass43,793 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    849012553261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,732 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,732 miles
    Test number
    196114315184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,251 miles (+4,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    118362214178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,063 miles
    Test number
    246868703174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,063 miles (+3,413)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,063 miles
    Test number
    639016803134
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,650 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,650 miles
    Test number
    699465512151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,071 miles
    Test number
    805520921141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail24,071 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,071 miles
    Test number
    919738211119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC08 OPJ

Does LC08 OPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 OPJ expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OPJ?
The MOT on LC08 OPJ expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 OPJ done?
LC08 OPJ was recorded at 114,171 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
Has LC08 OPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OPJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 OPJ 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 OPJ find?
LC08 OPJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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