Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LO08 BDFMOT history
LO08 BDF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 171,358 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 171,358 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 BDF
- 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
- 12 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 BDF was last recorded at 171,358 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 9,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 161,824 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,534 miles
- Average per year
- 9,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 171,358 miles
- 2024 – 161,824 miles
- 2023 – 154,829 miles
- 2022 – 146,380 miles
- 2021 – 139,750 miles
- 2020 – 137,035 miles
- 2019 – 129,535 miles
- 2018 – 120,625 miles
- 2017 – 109,578 miles
- 2016 – 98,574 miles
- 2015 – 88,304 miles
- 2014 – 76,335 miles
- 2013 – 60,775 miles
- 2012 – 44,349 miles
- 2011 – 31,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,358 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,358 miles (+9,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 171,358 miles
- Test number
- 905635070591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass161,824 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 161,824 miles
- Test number
- 139341474190
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers smear
- AdvisoryChip on swept area less 10 mm
Fail161,822 miles (+6,993)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,822 miles
- Test number
- 621836954323
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers smear
- AdvisoryChip on swept area less 10 mm
Pass154,829 miles (+8,449)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 154,829 miles
- Test number
- 367400544999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,380 miles (+6,630)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 146,380 miles
- Test number
- 915310983999
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,750 miles (+2,715)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 139,750 miles
- Test number
- 976409447448
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,035 miles (+7,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 137,035 miles
- Test number
- 444679981192
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 129,535 miles
- Test number
- 634973138246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,534 miles (+8,909)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,534 miles
- Test number
- 471452036952
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge cords nearly exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,625 miles (+11,047)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 120,625 miles
- Test number
- 512782048779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,578 miles (+11,004)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 109,578 miles
- Test number
- 751611088722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,574 miles (+10,270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 98,574 miles
- Test number
- 480934231718
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass88,304 miles (+11,969)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 88,304 miles
- Test number
- 819105275152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,335 miles (+15,560)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 76,335 miles
- Test number
- 155215574122
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,775 miles (+16,426)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 60,775 miles
- Test number
- 626466573199
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f bumper damaged
- NoteO/s/f door dented
Pass44,349 miles (+12,606)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,349 miles
- Test number
- 727974162104
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass31,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 31,743 miles
- Test number
- 949476841150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO08 BDF
- Does LO08 BDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 BDF is valid until 24 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 BDF?
- The MOT on LO08 BDF is valid until 24 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO08 BDF done?
- LO08 BDF was recorded at 171,358 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,598 miles a year.
- Has LO08 BDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 BDF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LO08 BDF 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 BDF find?
- LO08 BDF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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