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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 FYBMOT history

LO08 FYB is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 207,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

LO08 FYB red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
207,973 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FYB was last recorded at 207,973 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 2,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,134 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,839 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,973 miles
  • 2023 – 205,134 miles
  • 2022 – 202,820 miles
  • 2021 – 201,016 miles
  • 2020 – 198,718 miles
  • 2018 – 195,780 miles
  • 2017 – 191,989 miles
  • 2016 – 185,303 miles
  • 2015 – 181,201 miles
  • 2014 – 174,826 miles
  • 2013 – 164,137 miles
  • 2012 – 152,766 miles
  • 2011 – 130,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,973 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corrodedRecorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,973 miles (+2,839)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    207,973 miles
    Test number
    950742020726
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  2. Pass205,134 miles (+2,314)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    205,134 miles
    Test number
    853065770535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  3. Pass202,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    202,820 miles
    Test number
    442288968894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  4. Fail202,820 miles (+1,804)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,820 miles
    Test number
    861433760174
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/suspension corroded

  5. Pass201,016 miles (+2,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    201,016 miles
    Test number
    996224849289
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  6. Pass198,718 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    198,718 miles
    Test number
    944520994192
    • AdvisoryUnderbody general corrossion

  7. Pass195,780 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    195,780 miles
    Test number
    363210332445
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail195,780 miles (+3,791)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,780 miles
    Test number
    275937091069
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass191,989 miles (+45)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    191,989 miles
    Test number
    303023122989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall kurb damaged but not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail191,944 miles (+6,641)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,944 miles
    Test number
    783444762032
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view three stone chips in swept area exceeding 10mm (8.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall kurb damaged but not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass185,303 miles (+4,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    185,303 miles
    Test number
    475433524061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking / perrished
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped offside and centre (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass181,201 miles (+6,375)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    181,201 miles
    Test number
    974456601606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass174,826 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    174,826 miles
    Test number
    596258824360
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail174,826 miles (+10,689)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,826 miles
    Test number
    327018824328
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass164,137 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    164,137 miles
    Test number
    447946323341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail164,137 miles (+11,371)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,137 miles
    Test number
    146106223328
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass152,766 miles (+22,746)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    152,766 miles
    Test number
    607809712383
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges

  18. Pass130,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    130,020 miles
    Test number
    297488171447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail130,020 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,020 miles
    Test number
    265994371156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Questions about LO08 FYB

Does LO08 FYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 FYB expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FYB?
The MOT on LO08 FYB expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 FYB done?
LO08 FYB was recorded at 207,973 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has LO08 FYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FYB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 FYB 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 FYB find?
LO08 FYB passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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