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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 FDUMOT history

LO08 FDU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LO08 FDU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,013 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FDU was last recorded at 158,013 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 6,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,115 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,898 miles
Average per year
8,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,013 miles
  • 2024 – 151,115 miles
  • 2023 – 136,905 miles
  • 2022 – 130,796 miles
  • 2021 – 126,709 miles
  • 2020 – 122,011 miles
  • 2019 – 115,419 miles
  • 2018 – 107,170 miles
  • 2017 – 100,721 miles
  • 2016 – 92,930 miles
  • 2015 – 85,408 miles
  • 2014 – 75,026 miles
  • 2013 – 65,600 miles
  • 2012 – 53,823 miles
  • 2011 – 39,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,013 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under tray fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,013 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,013 miles
    Test number
    400246315919
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail158,013 miles (+6,898)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,013 miles
    Test number
    422211375160
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sub frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass151,115 miles (+14,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,115 miles
    Test number
    363498248566
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,905 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,905 miles
    Test number
    852679485475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,796 miles
    Test number
    360722310567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,796 miles (+4,087)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,796 miles
    Test number
    843067182951
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass126,709 miles (+4,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,709 miles
    Test number
    172206557124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass122,011 miles (+6,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,011 miles
    Test number
    200891385439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,419 miles (+8,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    480386447389
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass107,170 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,170 miles
    Test number
    952436808522
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  11. Fail107,165 miles (+6,444)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,165 miles
    Test number
    826789663515
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  12. Pass100,721 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,721 miles
    Test number
    435382845530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,572 miles (+7,642)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,572 miles
    Test number
    568077716742
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass92,930 miles (+7,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,930 miles
    Test number
    236232281324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted

  15. Pass85,408 miles (+10,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,408 miles
    Test number
    599720337492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,026 miles (+9,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    547251844271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,600 miles (+11,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    495252843219
    • NoteBoth front tyres very low

  18. Pass53,823 miles (+13,985)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,823 miles
    Test number
    287970452444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,838 miles
    Test number
    366237141186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FDU

Does LO08 FDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FDU is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FDU?
The MOT on LO08 FDU is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FDU done?
LO08 FDU was recorded at 158,013 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 8,042 miles a year.
Has LO08 FDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FDU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 FDU 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 FDU find?
LO08 FDU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; front oil leak, but not excessive; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 5 more.

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