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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 FWDMOT history

LO08 FWD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LO08 FWD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,744 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FWD was last recorded at 61,744 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,496 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
2,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,744 miles
  • 2025 – 61,496 miles
  • 2024 – 60,860 miles
  • 2023 – 60,708 miles
  • 2022 – 60,495 miles
  • 2021 – 60,359 miles
  • 2020 – 60,286 miles
  • 2019 – 60,054 miles
  • 2018 – 59,670 miles
  • 2017 – 58,689 miles
  • 2016 – 50,560 miles
  • 2015 – 46,805 miles
  • 2014 – 42,138 miles
  • 2013 – 37,557 miles
  • 2012 – 31,223 miles
  • 2011 – 22,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,744 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,744 miles (+248)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    135950414969
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass61,496 miles (+636)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    602439435307
    • MinorNearside 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 chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass60,860 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,860 miles
    Test number
    945428289391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,858 miles (+150)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    376420154769
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass60,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    645109281781
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail60,707 miles (+212)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,707 miles
    Test number
    698574119505
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass60,495 miles (+136)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    599970498785
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass60,359 miles (+73)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    350540755491
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,286 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,286 miles
    Test number
    551504920621
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass60,054 miles (+384)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    534752482824
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT SMEARING SLIGHTLY (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass59,670 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    636915265371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin,especially inner pads,advise rear brake discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass58,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    271141384766
    • AdvisoryWIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY
  13. Fail58,689 miles (+8,129)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,689 miles
    Test number
    980358789968
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AND CLOSE TOO LIMIT (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND SLIGTLY TEARING (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY
  14. Pass50,560 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,560 miles
    Test number
    801834099310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,805 miles (+4,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    838603005294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass42,138 miles (+4,581)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    495734604286
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyre inner treads starting to distort
  17. Pass37,557 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    975424683103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,223 miles (+8,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    967615362151
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low.
  19. Pass22,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,850 miles
    Test number
    299618161119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FWD

Does LO08 FWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FWD is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FWD?
The MOT on LO08 FWD is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FWD done?
LO08 FWD was recorded at 61,744 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,574 miles a year.
Has LO08 FWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FWD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 FWD 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 FWD find?
LO08 FWD passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen wiper blade defective; central rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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