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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 OAMMOT history

LO08 OAM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LO08 OAM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
168,760 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OAM was last recorded at 168,760 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,527 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,233 miles
Average per year
6,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,760 miles
  • 2024 – 126,561 miles
  • 2023 – 125,603 miles
  • 2022 – 124,062 miles
  • 2021 – 122,118 miles
  • 2020 – 119,600 miles
  • 2019 – 117,680 miles
  • 2018 – 115,053 miles
  • 2017 – 110,838 miles
  • 2016 – 107,413 miles
  • 2015 – 104,153 miles
  • 2014 – 98,842 miles
  • 2013 – 97,680 miles
  • 2012 – 96,434 miles
  • 2011 – 76,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,760 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,760 miles (+1,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,760 miles
    Test number
    619538610665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,527 miles (+40,966)14 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,527 miles
    Test number
    193631743528
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,561 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,561 miles
    Test number
    826435499642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,603 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,603 miles
    Test number
    335693170850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,062 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,062 miles
    Test number
    983444891086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,118 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,118 miles
    Test number
    501296195695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,600 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,600 miles
    Test number
    442096918003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,680 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,680 miles
    Test number
    688044134169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,053 miles (+4,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,053 miles
    Test number
    580943675863
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,838 miles
    Test number
    379629843553
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements just met
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail110,838 miles (+3,425)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,838 miles
    Test number
    778895996705
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements just met
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass107,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,413 miles
    Test number
    533769371246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail107,413 miles (+3,260)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,413 miles
    Test number
    330014988543
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated 1 character on the registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass104,153 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,153 miles
    Test number
    613634190043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,842 miles (+1,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,842 miles
    Test number
    676141824157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass97,680 miles (+1,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,680 miles
    Test number
    157446503113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,434 miles (+20,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,434 miles
    Test number
    519507192092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass76,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,099 miles
    Test number
    675825921157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OAM

Does LO08 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 OAM expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OAM?
The MOT on LO08 OAM expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 OAM done?
LO08 OAM was recorded at 168,760 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,405 miles a year.
Has LO08 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OAM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 OAM 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 OAM find?
LO08 OAM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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