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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 FYAMOT history

LO08 FYA is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 166,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

LO08 FYA white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
166,919 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FYA was last recorded at 166,919 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,919 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,919 miles
  • 2021 – 152,297 miles
  • 2019 – 137,018 miles
  • 2018 – 129,121 miles
  • 2017 – 113,115 miles
  • 2016 – 108,157 miles
  • 2015 – 101,326 miles
  • 2014 – 94,532 miles
  • 2013 – 89,998 miles
  • 2012 – 79,400 miles
  • 2011 – 72,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,919 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,919 miles
    Test number
    630181063257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail166,919 miles (+14,622)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,919 miles
    Test number
    414933829911
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass152,297 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,297 miles
    Test number
    560725131868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,291 miles (+15,273)2 dangerous11 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,291 miles
    Test number
    390056938061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass137,018 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,018 miles
    Test number
    120283209344
    • AdvisoryActually started test at 0832, user error with logging on, so actually logged on to system at 08:54
    • AdvisoryBonnet release catch seized, temp repair applied at time of test (wd40 applied and freed up secondary hinge)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded, not seriously affecting beam image
  6. Fail137,018 miles (+7,897)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,018 miles
    Test number
    168660416499
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Temp repair applied at time of test (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryActually started test at 0832, user error with logging on, so actually logged on to system at 08:54
    • AdvisoryBonnet release catch seized, temp repair applied at time of test (wd40 applied and freed up secondary hinge)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded, not seriously affecting beam image
  7. Pass129,121 miles (+16,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,121 miles
    Test number
    942827838074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass113,115 miles (+4,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,115 miles
    Test number
    433757706314
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
  9. Pass108,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,157 miles
    Test number
    843279328761
    • AdvisoryO/s front spot light broken and sharp
  10. Fail108,157 miles (+6,831)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,157 miles
    Test number
    372782171251
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s front spot light broken and sharp
  11. Fail101,326 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,326 miles
    Test number
    417038145119
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight cut in o/s front tyre outer wall
  12. Pass101,326 miles (+6,794)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,326 miles
    Test number
    986848645189
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight cut in o/s front tyre outer wall
  13. Pass94,532 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,532 miles
    Test number
    168929044162
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll brake discs have a slight lip
    • NoteN s f whhel has damadge
    • NoteN s r tyre worn on inner edged
    • NoteO s f wheel as damadge
  14. Fail94,532 miles (+4,534)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,532 miles
    Test number
    877039644136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll brake discs have a slight lip
    • NoteN s f whhel has damadge
    • NoteN s r tyre worn on inner edged
    • NoteO s f wheel as damadge
  15. Pass89,998 miles (+10,598)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,998 miles
    Test number
    866371303188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,400 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    886131402197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,474 miles
    Test number
    489259991042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FYA

Does LO08 FYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 FYA expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FYA?
The MOT on LO08 FYA expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 FYA done?
LO08 FYA was recorded at 166,919 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 8,020 miles a year.
Has LO08 FYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FYA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 FYA 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 FYA find?
LO08 FYA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive on engine.

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