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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 BCVMOT history

LO08 BCV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

LO08 BCV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
154,194 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 BCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 BCV was last recorded at 154,194 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 4,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,260 miles · 26 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,934 miles
Average per year
9,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,194 miles
  • 2022 – 149,260 miles
  • 2021 – 144,058 miles
  • 2020 – 136,381 miles
  • 2019 – 121,451 miles
  • 2018 – 112,037 miles
  • 2017 – 107,768 miles
  • 2015 – 98,178 miles
  • 2014 – 83,441 miles
  • 2013 – 73,853 miles
  • 2012 – 63,116 miles
  • 2011 – 44,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,194 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front wings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,194 miles (+4,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,194 miles
    Test number
    554924290264
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,260 miles (+5,202)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,260 miles
    Test number
    850970201059
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass144,058 miles (+7,677)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,058 miles
    Test number
    639291002163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  4. Pass136,381 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,381 miles
    Test number
    873585487803
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  5. Fail136,381 miles (+14,930)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,381 miles
    Test number
    491858178047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  6. Pass121,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    725975306071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail121,451 miles (+9,414)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    208104865268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass112,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    494167894992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail112,037 miles (+4,269)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    333425379272
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass107,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,768 miles
    Test number
    483075896910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,768 miles (+9,590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,768 miles
    Test number
    306978508349
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass98,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,178 miles
    Test number
    764342492997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,178 miles (+14,737)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,178 miles
    Test number
    145122952566
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass83,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,441 miles
    Test number
    805577814201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,441 miles (+9,588)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,441 miles
    Test number
    359097314434
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass73,853 miles (+10,737)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    568975523240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    397306322276
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail63,116 miles (+18,785)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,116 miles
    Test number
    685406122233
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass44,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,331 miles
    Test number
    729310711276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,331 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,331 miles
    Test number
    739680911291
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LO08 BCV

Does LO08 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 BCV expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 BCV?
The MOT on LO08 BCV expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 BCV done?
LO08 BCV was recorded at 154,194 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 9,475 miles a year.
Has LO08 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 BCV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LO08 BCV 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 LO08 BCV find?
LO08 BCV passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear coil spring corroded both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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