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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LC08 OTLMOT history

LC08 OTL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 225,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LC08 OTL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
225,143 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OTL was last recorded at 225,143 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,462 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
7,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,143 miles
  • 2024 – 222,462 miles
  • 2023 – 218,199 miles
  • 2021 – 208,233 miles
  • 2020 – 203,066 miles
  • 2019 – 199,779 miles
  • 2018 – 195,543 miles
  • 2017 – 185,676 miles
  • 2016 – 172,944 miles
  • 2015 – 160,749 miles
  • 2014 – 151,839 miles
  • 2013 – 139,782 miles
  • 2012 – 128,653 miles
  • 2011 – 109,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,143 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,143 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    225,143 miles
    Test number
    501620520847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass222,462 miles (+4,263)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    222,462 miles
    Test number
    845202133811
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass218,199 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    218,199 miles
    Test number
    313084912201
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail218,199 miles (+9,966)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,199 miles
    Test number
    797405346287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass208,233 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    208,233 miles
    Test number
    205161544877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail207,945 miles (+4,879)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,945 miles
    Test number
    564618016029
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass203,066 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    203,066 miles
    Test number
    905483831867
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail203,066 miles (+3,287)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,066 miles
    Test number
    166802417344
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass199,779 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    199,779 miles
    Test number
    838947378106
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  10. Fail199,779 miles (+4,236)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,779 miles
    Test number
    292616255248
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass195,543 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    195,543 miles
    Test number
    638445950132
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Fail195,543 miles (+9,867)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,543 miles
    Test number
    405232629627
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sidelight not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Pass185,676 miles (+12,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    185,676 miles
    Test number
    834725010394
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint clamps broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald raised inner edge 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald raised inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass172,944 miles (+12,195)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    172,944 miles
    Test number
    723541288132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass160,749 miles (+8,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,749 miles
    Test number
    908232555111
    • NoteRear tyres and o/s/f just off limits

  16. Pass151,839 miles (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    151,839 miles
    Test number
    258874984054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    798105963042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,782 miles (+11,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    805195063030
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  19. Pass128,653 miles (+18,981)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,653 miles
    Test number
    735991732172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    198420831112
    • NoteRear brake pads low

Questions about LC08 OTL

Does LC08 OTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 OTL is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OTL?
The MOT on LC08 OTL is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 OTL done?
LC08 OTL was recorded at 225,143 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 7,769 miles a year.
Has LC08 OTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OTL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LC08 OTL 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 OTL find?
LC08 OTL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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