Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LO08 FZAMOT history
LO08 FZA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 195,803 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 195,803 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 FZA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 FZA was last recorded at 195,803 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 4,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,372 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,431 miles
- Average per year
- 11,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,803 miles
- 2025 – 191,372 miles
- 2024 – 188,860 miles
- 2023 – 186,266 miles
- 2022 – 178,315 miles
- 2021 – 173,498 miles
- 2019 – 167,821 miles
- 2018 – 163,354 miles
- 2017 – 149,458 miles
- 2016 – 133,200 miles
- 2015 – 110,530 miles
- 2014 – 70,575 miles
- 2013 – 42,512 miles
- 2012 – 39,296 miles
- 2011 – 33,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,803 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushings
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,803 miles (+4,431)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 195,803 miles
- Test number
- 966031018730
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass191,372 miles (+2,512)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 191,372 miles
- Test number
- 912053655992
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass188,860 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 188,860 miles
- Test number
- 378690373189
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail188,860 miles (+2,594)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,860 miles
- Test number
- 773346784304
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass186,266 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 186,266 miles
- Test number
- 975583336920
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Had to Work Central Locking System a few time before it opened (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Shock Covers & Bump Stops in Poor Condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail186,266 miles (+7,951)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,266 miles
- Test number
- 972620977643
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P0237; Turbo Boost Sensor Circuit Low Input (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Had to Work Central Locking System a few time before it opened (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Shock Covers & Bump Stops in Poor Condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass178,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 178,315 miles
- Test number
- 583500601185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,315 miles (+4,817)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,315 miles
- Test number
- 657225413311
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass173,498 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 173,498 miles
- Test number
- 368721270604
- AdvisoryNearside Front GRILLE TRIM MISSING
- AdvisoryOffside OUTER SILL DAMAGED
Fail173,498 miles (+5,677)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,498 miles
- Test number
- 576390530927
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure SLEEVE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front GRILLE TRIM MISSING
- AdvisoryOffside OUTER SILL DAMAGED
Pass167,821 miles (+4,467)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 167,821 miles
- Test number
- 557896651736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 163,354 miles
- Test number
- 795097668188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,354 miles (+13,896)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,354 miles
- Test number
- 723633108810
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Pass149,458 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 149,458 miles
- Test number
- 478405708069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,457 miles (+16,257)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,457 miles
- Test number
- 292081683111
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass133,200 miles (+22,670)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 133,200 miles
- Test number
- 852492573786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,530 miles (+39,955)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 110,530 miles
- Test number
- 553695552317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 70,575 miles
- Test number
- 246366024175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,575 miles (+28,063)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,575 miles
- Test number
- 996556324168
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass42,512 miles (+3,216)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 42,512 miles
- Test number
- 326650303185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,296 miles (+5,786)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 39,296 miles
- Test number
- 537663272111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,510 miles
- Test number
- 975701351103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO08 FZA
- Does LO08 FZA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FZA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 FZA?
- The MOT on LO08 FZA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO08 FZA done?
- LO08 FZA was recorded at 195,803 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 11,055 miles a year.
- Has LO08 FZA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 FZA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LO08 FZA 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 FZA find?
- LO08 FZA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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