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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 3,189 cc

LC08 OUKMOT history

LC08 OUK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

LC08 OUK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,067 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OUK was last recorded at 103,067 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 5,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,746 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,321 miles
Average per year
4,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,067 miles
  • 2025 – 97,746 miles
  • 2024 – 93,633 miles
  • 2023 – 88,243 miles
  • 2021 – 84,413 miles
  • 2020 – 82,564 miles
  • 2019 – 79,960 miles
  • 2018 – 76,352 miles
  • 2017 – 72,313 miles
  • 2016 – 68,621 miles
  • 2015 – 60,964 miles
  • 2014 – 53,931 miles
  • 2013 – 47,360 miles
  • 2012 – 38,763 miles
  • 2011 – 28,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,067 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroding on inner faces at edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 4mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly brake binding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing becoming perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded at edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edges and at 4mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,067 miles (+5,321)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,067 miles
    Test number
    586567893351
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass97,746 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,746 miles
    Test number
    592926005707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,633 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,633 miles
    Test number
    699468054856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,243 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,243 miles
    Test number
    336916804002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,413 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,413 miles
    Test number
    668152321761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,564 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    862617217844
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective front wipers starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroding on inner faces at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly brake binding. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing becoming perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edges and at 4mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres have cuts to tread, some with stones in them. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers fallen apart.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear zenon level sensor link rods stiff.
    • AdvisoryNs wing mirror glass missing.

  7. Fail82,564 miles (+2,604)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    909096212875
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective front wipers starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroding on inner faces at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly brake binding. (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing becoming perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edges and at 4mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres have cuts to tread, some with stones in them. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock covers fallen apart.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear zenon level sensor link rods stiff.
    • AdvisoryNs wing mirror glass missing.

  8. Pass79,960 miles (+3,608)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,960 miles
    Test number
    916660654641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass76,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    518964238640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,352 miles (+4,039)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    585772038560
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass72,313 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,313 miles
    Test number
    742396105058
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  12. Fail72,270 miles (+3,649)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    680278349788
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryF and r zenon level sensor link rods starting to seize.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wipers starting to smear.
    • AdvisoryFront control arm rear bushes starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly lipped/ corroded at outer edges.
    • AdvisoryFuel level very low- put in 2 litres to continue test.
    • AdvisoryOil misting rear axle.

  13. Pass68,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,621 miles
    Test number
    198529130455
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVERS FITTED

  14. Fail68,621 miles (+7,657)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,621 miles
    Test number
    971419997080
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVERS FITTED

  15. Pass60,964 miles (+7,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    421702192378
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres getting low on tread

  16. Pass53,931 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,931 miles
    Test number
    577991824220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,360 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,360 miles
    Test number
    298702293172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,763 miles (+10,080)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,763 miles
    Test number
    748408982169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    385523401265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,683 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    328263701233
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about LC08 OUK

Does LC08 OUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 OUK is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OUK?
The MOT on LC08 OUK is valid until 2 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 OUK done?
LC08 OUK was recorded at 103,067 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 4,894 miles a year.
Has LC08 OUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OUK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LC08 OUK 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 OUK find?
LC08 OUK passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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