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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 BCYMOT history

LO08 BCY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

LO08 BCY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
186,778 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 BCY
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
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 BCY was last recorded at 186,778 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,771 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
10,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,778 miles
  • 2021 – 176,035 miles
  • 2020 – 167,997 miles
  • 2019 – 160,538 miles
  • 2018 – 153,368 miles
  • 2017 – 144,718 miles
  • 2016 – 132,991 miles
  • 2015 – 121,172 miles
  • 2014 – 109,542 miles
  • 2013 – 94,843 miles
  • 2012 – 78,606 miles
  • 2011 – 54,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,778 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    186,778 miles
    Test number
    799880414981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,771 miles (+4,725)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,771 miles
    Test number
    695332678535
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,046 miles (+6,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,046 miles
    Test number
    818998208153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass176,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,035 miles
    Test number
    152871912402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,035 miles (+8,038)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,035 miles
    Test number
    132224472010
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass167,997 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,997 miles
    Test number
    402018351015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,993 miles (+7,455)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,993 miles
    Test number
    593877618064
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass160,538 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,538 miles
    Test number
    848954885858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail160,536 miles (+7,168)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,536 miles
    Test number
    612714250912
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,368 miles (+8,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    153,368 miles
    Test number
    783714977162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass144,718 miles (+11,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,718 miles
    Test number
    579676162102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass132,991 miles (+11,819)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    132,991 miles
    Test number
    437464600660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,172 miles (+11,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,172 miles
    Test number
    966096344535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,542 miles (+14,699)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,542 miles
    Test number
    328609934390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,843 miles (+16,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,843 miles
    Test number
    505389513322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,606 miles (+23,836)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,606 miles
    Test number
    805164882109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,770 miles
    Test number
    845678031130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 BCY

Does LO08 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 BCY expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 BCY?
The MOT on LO08 BCY expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 BCY done?
LO08 BCY was recorded at 186,778 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 10,616 miles a year.
Has LO08 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 BCY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 BCY 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 BCY find?
LO08 BCY passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush.

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