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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LO08 GCXMOT history

LO08 GCX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 195,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LO08 GCX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
195,311 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 GCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 GCX was last recorded at 195,311 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,911 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
400 miles
Average per year
9,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,311 miles
  • 2025 – 194,911 miles
  • 2024 – 190,197 miles
  • 2023 – 180,335 miles
  • 2022 – 169,998 miles
  • 2021 – 161,622 miles
  • 2019 – 152,522 miles
  • 2018 – 142,471 miles
  • 2017 – 132,351 miles
  • 2016 – 119,994 miles
  • 2015 – 103,224 miles
  • 2014 – 79,501 miles
  • 2013 – 67,172 miles
  • 2011 – 50,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,311 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass195,311 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    195,311 miles
    Test number
    562365772335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,911 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    194,911 miles
    Test number
    717963276671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass190,197 miles (+9,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,197 miles
    Test number
    799812986029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,335 miles (+10,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    180,335 miles
    Test number
    846763132527
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass169,998 miles (+8,376)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,998 miles
    Test number
    751129076082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,622 miles (+9,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,622 miles
    Test number
    679745632144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,522 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,522 miles
    Test number
    893132549664
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp discoloured reducing aim and light out put (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail152,522 miles (+10,051)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,522 miles
    Test number
    537766401214
    • Repaired at testFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch stinking (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp discoloured reducing aim and light out put (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,471 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,471 miles
    Test number
    126025350398
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail142,471 miles (+10,120)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,471 miles
    Test number
    375029709787
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass132,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    132,351 miles
    Test number
    510148183100
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail132,351 miles (+12,357)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,351 miles
    Test number
    570400989185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass119,994 miles (+16,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,994 miles
    Test number
    947875529118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass103,224 miles (+8,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,224 miles
    Test number
    410643486181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass94,945 miles (+15,444)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,945 miles
    Test number
    217134455468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,501 miles (+12,329)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,501 miles
    Test number
    549415334103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail67,172 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    428425033171
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass67,172 miles (+16,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    678905133147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,264 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,264 miles
    Test number
    335920481463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,931 miles
    Test number
    495362571147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 GCX

Does LO08 GCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 GCX is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 GCX?
The MOT on LO08 GCX is valid until 9 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 GCX done?
LO08 GCX was recorded at 195,311 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 9,990 miles a year.
Has LO08 GCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 GCX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LO08 GCX 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 GCX find?
LO08 GCX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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