Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LO08 BFEMOT history
LO08 BFE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 197,499 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 197,499 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,670 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 BFE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 12 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 BFE was last recorded at 197,499 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 5,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,832 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,667 miles
- Average per year
- 10,670 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,499 miles
- 2025 – 191,832 miles
- 2024 – 185,631 miles
- 2023 – 178,557 miles
- 2022 – 171,203 miles
- 2021 – 162,492 miles
- 2020 – 155,658 miles
- 2019 – 142,144 miles
- 2018 – 130,292 miles
- 2017 – 121,126 miles
- 2016 – 103,073 miles
- 2015 – 88,573 miles
- 2014 – 77,713 miles
- 2013 – 63,743 miles
- 2012 – 50,889 miles
- 2011 – 40,047 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,499 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,499 miles (+5,667)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 197,499 miles
- Test number
- 742317398790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,832 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 191,832 miles
- Test number
- 823169962174
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated perished (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryBoot area fully loaded / cannot be inspected
Fail191,832 miles (+6,201)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,832 miles
- Test number
- 483380496636
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated perished (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryBoot area fully loaded / cannot be inspected
Pass185,631 miles (+141)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 185,631 miles
- Test number
- 827362004833
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail185,490 miles (+6,933)1 dangerous15 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,490 miles
- Test number
- 717684208775
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Body panel insecure wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Body panel insecure wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass178,557 miles (+7,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 178,557 miles
- Test number
- 538208116185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,203 miles (+8,711)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 171,203 miles
- Test number
- 586610259358
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper grill missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass162,492 miles (+6,834)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 162,492 miles
- Test number
- 265901732746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,658 miles (+13,514)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 155,658 miles
- Test number
- 580924859491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,144 miles (+11,852)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 142,144 miles
- Test number
- 793458263643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,292 miles (+9,166)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 130,292 miles
- Test number
- 392593664029
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Pass121,126 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 121,126 miles
- Test number
- 465048546150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,098 miles (+18,025)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,098 miles
- Test number
- 581576979481
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass103,073 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,073 miles
- Test number
- 591031045392
- AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose
Fail103,014 miles (+14,441)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,014 miles
- Test number
- 283986553959
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose
Pass88,573 miles (+10,860)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 88,573 miles
- Test number
- 139519285403
- NoteFront wipers slightly smearing
Pass77,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 77,713 miles
- Test number
- 349323814173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,707 miles (+13,964)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,707 miles
- Test number
- 239023914108
- 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)
Pass63,743 miles (+12,854)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 63,743 miles
- Test number
- 147295303174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,889 miles (+10,842)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 50,889 miles
- Test number
- 209327902154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,047 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 40,047 miles
- Test number
- 538267511149
- NoteAdvise bottom of drivers door
- NoteAdvise surface corrosion on all disc.s
Questions about LO08 BFE
- Does LO08 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 BFE is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 BFE?
- The MOT on LO08 BFE is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO08 BFE done?
- LO08 BFE was recorded at 197,499 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 10,670 miles a year.
- Has LO08 BFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 BFE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LO08 BFE 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 BFE find?
- LO08 BFE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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