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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LO08 FDXMOT history

LO08 FDX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LO08 FDX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,988 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FDX was last recorded at 109,988 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 10,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,685 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,303 miles
Average per year
5,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,988 miles
  • 2025 – 99,685 miles
  • 2024 – 90,037 miles
  • 2023 – 80,785 miles
  • 2022 – 77,518 miles
  • 2021 – 74,662 miles
  • 2020 – 74,214 miles
  • 2019 – 73,305 miles
  • 2018 – 71,768 miles
  • 2017 – 68,820 miles
  • 2016 – 66,865 miles
  • 2015 – 65,386 miles
  • 2014 – 57,104 miles
  • 2013 – 46,285 miles
  • 2012 – 36,692 miles
  • 2011 – 26,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    700583284489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges

  2. Fail109,988 miles (+10,303)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    293686049250
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges

  3. Pass99,685 miles (+9,648)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,685 miles
    Test number
    553665856575
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,037 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,037 miles
    Test number
    381578966069
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail90,032 miles (+9,247)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,032 miles
    Test number
    475547240396
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,785 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,785 miles
    Test number
    186580559342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,518 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,518 miles
    Test number
    195343223714
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,478 miles (+2,816)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,478 miles
    Test number
    205732304684
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  9. Pass74,662 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    703433029797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,659 miles (+445)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,659 miles
    Test number
    677810619311
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various splits, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various splits, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer walls perished & uneven wear on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass74,214 miles (+909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,214 miles
    Test number
    183344939640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass73,305 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,305 miles
    Test number
    148074578314
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp is dull

  13. Pass71,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,768 miles
    Test number
    284677284105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,768 miles (+2,948)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,768 miles
    Test number
    140644889686
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass68,820 miles (+1,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    488225711099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,865 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    831636982970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,386 miles (+8,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    590075309992
    • AdvisoryO/sf & n/sf tyres are both wearing on inner & outer treads

  18. Pass57,104 miles (+10,819)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    626811124195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,285 miles (+9,593)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    668074223158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWiper blades split

  20. Pass36,692 miles (+10,381)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    856603142184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass26,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,311 miles
    Test number
    416186441160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FDX

Does LO08 FDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FDX is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FDX?
The MOT on LO08 FDX is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FDX done?
LO08 FDX was recorded at 109,988 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 5,465 miles a year.
Has LO08 FDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FDX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 FDX 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 FDX find?
LO08 FDX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; both front tyres wearing inner edges.

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