Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LO08 OAXMOT history
LO08 OAX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 118,486 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 OAX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 9 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 OAX was last recorded at 118,486 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 5,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,667 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,819 miles
- Average per year
- 7,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,486 miles
- 2025 – 112,667 miles
- 2024 – 107,362 miles
- 2023 – 104,786 miles
- 2022 – 100,547 miles
- 2021 – 94,900 miles
- 2020 – 91,628 miles
- 2019 – 84,755 miles
- 2018 – 70,314 miles
- 2017 – 57,467 miles
- 2016 – 50,089 miles
- 2015 – 43,151 miles
- 2014 – 37,177 miles
- 2013 – 30,053 miles
- 2012 – 21,206 miles
- 2011 – 10,503 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,486 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,486 miles (+5,819)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 118,486 miles
- Test number
- 5736546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,667 miles (+5,305)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 112,667 miles
- Test number
- 4337533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,362 miles (+2,576)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 107,362 miles
- Test number
- 3120951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,786 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 104,786 miles
- Test number
- 244200341536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail104,786 miles (+4,239)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,786 miles
- Test number
- 816503277216
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass100,547 miles (+5,647)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 100,547 miles
- Test number
- 703785138477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,900 miles (+3,272)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 94,900 miles
- Test number
- 188727788886
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn aprox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,628 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 91,628 miles
- Test number
- 923374077819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,606 miles (+6,851)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,606 miles
- Test number
- 978455851857
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,755 miles (+14,441)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 84,755 miles
- Test number
- 537511567211
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres 2,5mm
Pass70,314 miles (+12,847)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 70,314 miles
- Test number
- 248055719818
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking by clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass57,467 miles (+7,378)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 57,467 miles
- Test number
- 184484195622
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit reqs tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,089 miles (+6,938)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 50,089 miles
- Test number
- 946354517178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,151 miles (+5,974)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 43,151 miles
- Test number
- 649533505204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,177 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 37,177 miles
- Test number
- 689939894100
- NoteNsf tyre 3mm
Fail37,177 miles (+7,124)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,177 miles
- Test number
- 919249594161
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteNsf tyre 3mm
Pass30,053 miles (+8,847)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 30,053 miles
- Test number
- 967594303215
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,206 miles (+10,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 21,206 miles
- Test number
- 709482702252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass10,503 miles (+533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 10,503 miles
- Test number
- 658844411232
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass9,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 9,970 miles
- Test number
- 209576441145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO08 OAX
- Does LO08 OAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OAX is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 OAX?
- The MOT on LO08 OAX is valid until 17 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 OAX done?
- LO08 OAX was recorded at 118,486 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 7,165 miles a year.
- Has LO08 OAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 OAX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LO08 OAX 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 OAX find?
- LO08 OAX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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