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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LO08 FDZMOT history

LO08 FDZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LO08 FDZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,338 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FDZ was last recorded at 142,338 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,565 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,773 miles
Average per year
7,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,338 miles
  • 2025 – 139,565 miles
  • 2024 – 138,270 miles
  • 2023 – 136,295 miles
  • 2022 – 131,245 miles
  • 2021 – 123,611 miles
  • 2020 – 118,504 miles
  • 2019 – 112,405 miles
  • 2017 – 99,526 miles
  • 2016 – 86,742 miles
  • 2014 – 64,711 miles
  • 2013 – 55,946 miles
  • 2011 – 37,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,338 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,338 miles (+2,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    592206907655
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass139,565 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,565 miles
    Test number
    282714836098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,270 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,270 miles
    Test number
    298008889000
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail138,269 miles (+1,974)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,269 miles
    Test number
    630995059334
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass136,295 miles (+5,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,295 miles
    Test number
    458893360327
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass131,245 miles (+7,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,245 miles
    Test number
    244354121406
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass123,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,611 miles
    Test number
    931424344565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,611 miles (+5,107)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,611 miles
    Test number
    504708876061
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass118,504 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,504 miles
    Test number
    155412929086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,405 miles (+12,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,405 miles
    Test number
    740047412926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,526 miles
    Test number
    422943045063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,526 miles (+12,784)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,526 miles
    Test number
    673511593208
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass86,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    821742089003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail86,742 miles (+22,031)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    909441914557
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass64,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    567174764155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,711 miles (+8,765)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    619204264105
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass55,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,946 miles
    Test number
    588067923101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,946 miles (+18,192)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,946 miles
    Test number
    236897523142
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  19. Pass37,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,754 miles
    Test number
    985206861269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,754 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,754 miles
    Test number
    759074461296
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LO08 FDZ

Does LO08 FDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FDZ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FDZ?
The MOT on LO08 FDZ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FDZ done?
LO08 FDZ was recorded at 142,338 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
Has LO08 FDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FDZ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 FDZ 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 FDZ find?
LO08 FDZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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