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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 ODTMOT history

LO08 ODT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2023.

LO08 ODT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2024
Mileage
109,103 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2023
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ODT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ODT was last recorded at 109,103 miles on 28 Sept 2023, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,444 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
5,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,103 miles
  • 2021 – 105,174 miles
  • 2020 – 101,531 miles
  • 2019 – 96,823 miles
  • 2018 – 91,740 miles
  • 2017 – 86,495 miles
  • 2016 – 80,162 miles
  • 2015 – 73,469 miles
  • 2014 – 66,575 miles
  • 2013 – 55,423 miles
  • 2012 – 45,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,103 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,103 miles (+659)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,103 miles
    Test number
    318759504396
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail108,444 miles (+3,270)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,444 miles
    Test number
    230926070935
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass105,174 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,174 miles
    Test number
    116644191511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,531 miles
    Test number
    721860951524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail101,531 miles (+4,708)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,531 miles
    Test number
    150723106366
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,823 miles (+5,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,823 miles
    Test number
    855161242716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass91,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    735631881411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,740 miles (+5,245)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    717575209272
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass86,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    326074179478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail86,495 miles (+6,333)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    946344207702
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass80,162 miles (+6,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    785068112521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

  12. Pass73,469 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    349214425277
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail73,465 miles (+6,890)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,465 miles
    Test number
    759074625247
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass66,575 miles (+11,152)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    459783534213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass55,423 miles (+156)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,423 miles
    Test number
    938087253016
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail55,267 miles (+9,819)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,267 miles
    Test number
    526130453038
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass45,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    669924252032
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LO08 ODT

Does LO08 ODT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 ODT expired on 27 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ODT?
The MOT on LO08 ODT expired on 27 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 ODT done?
LO08 ODT was recorded at 109,103 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2023, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
Has LO08 ODT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ODT has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 ODT 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 ODT find?
LO08 ODT passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round.

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