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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LO08 FAFMOT history

LO08 FAF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2023.

LO08 FAF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
108,351 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FAF was last recorded at 108,351 miles on 2 Dec 2023, 4,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,583 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,768 miles
Average per year
6,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,351 miles
  • 2022 – 103,583 miles
  • 2021 – 100,551 miles
  • 2020 – 97,957 miles
  • 2019 – 84,690 miles
  • 2018 – 78,284 miles
  • 2017 – 70,952 miles
  • 2016 – 67,627 miles
  • 2015 – 57,137 miles
  • 2014 – 45,161 miles
  • 2013 – 42,850 miles
  • 2012 – 39,079 miles
  • 2011 – 32,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,351 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,351 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,351 miles
    Test number
    346609777849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,583 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,583 miles
    Test number
    290354221501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,551 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,551 miles
    Test number
    878856790361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,957 miles (+13,267)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,957 miles
    Test number
    717195748959
    • MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,690 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,690 miles
    Test number
    401878863050
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail84,690 miles (+6,406)4 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,690 miles
    Test number
    391956854772
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass78,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,284 miles
    Test number
    582165853290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    735112194573
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass70,952 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,952 miles
    Test number
    442335014956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,950 miles (+3,323)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,950 miles
    Test number
    577868163094
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre going flat
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  11. Pass67,627 miles (+10,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,627 miles
    Test number
    274269378868
    • AdvisoryFront n/s indicator repeater lens damaged/ broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass57,137 miles (+11,976)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,137 miles
    Test number
    599928085133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,161 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    367323284189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,850 miles (+3,771)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,850 miles
    Test number
    118995743256
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTyre preasure warning is on/nail in n/s/r tyre

  15. Pass39,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,079 miles
    Test number
    306092442422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,079 miles (+6,203)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,079 miles
    Test number
    468142342233
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass32,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,876 miles
    Test number
    287205621113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,876 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,876 miles
    Test number
    525365721174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LO08 FAF

Does LO08 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 FAF expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FAF?
The MOT on LO08 FAF expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 FAF done?
LO08 FAF was recorded at 108,351 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2023, an average of 6,001 miles a year.
Has LO08 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FAF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LO08 FAF 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 FAF find?
LO08 FAF passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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