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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 ODUMOT history

LO08 ODU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LO08 ODU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
117,138 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ODU
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 valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ODU was last recorded at 117,138 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,136 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,138 miles
  • 2025 – 106,814 miles
  • 2024 – 99,103 miles
  • 2023 – 84,362 miles
  • 2022 – 66,984 miles
  • 2021 – 53,717 miles
  • 2020 – 51,947 miles
  • 2019 – 49,575 miles
  • 2018 – 47,929 miles
  • 2017 – 46,156 miles
  • 2016 – 44,008 miles
  • 2015 – 41,544 miles
  • 2014 – 39,603 miles
  • 2013 – 38,027 miles
  • 2012 – 36,191 miles
  • 2011 – 33,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,138 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    117,138 miles
    Test number
    930656915741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail117,136 miles (+10,322)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,136 miles
    Test number
    337594165489
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,814 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    839179687341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,103 miles
    Test number
    823881436870
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges.check wheel alignment?

  5. Fail99,103 miles (+14,741)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,103 miles
    Test number
    935426890075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges.check wheel alignment?

  6. Pass84,362 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,362 miles
    Test number
    924544892197
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail84,362 miles (+17,378)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,362 miles
    Test number
    124655051504
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass66,984 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,984 miles
    Test number
    936491199807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,907 miles (+13,190)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,907 miles
    Test number
    374811670003
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,717 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,717 miles
    Test number
    127852067565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,947 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    151825849027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,575 miles (+1,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    913175390062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass47,929 miles (+1,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,929 miles
    Test number
    256689163442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass46,156 miles (+2,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,156 miles
    Test number
    347704129041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn on inside edge and cracking

  15. Pass44,008 miles (+2,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,008 miles
    Test number
    475311962527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  16. Pass41,544 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,544 miles
    Test number
    199728975063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    789898674039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,603 miles (+1,576)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,603 miles
    Test number
    196967374004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre split on side wall

  19. Pass38,027 miles (+1,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,027 miles
    Test number
    757414283010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,191 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,191 miles
    Test number
    686943092083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,808 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    587834491069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  22. Pass33,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    665224091094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 ODU

Does LO08 ODU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 ODU is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ODU?
The MOT on LO08 ODU is valid until 3 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 ODU done?
LO08 ODU was recorded at 117,138 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,618 miles a year.
Has LO08 ODU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ODU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 ODU 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 ODU find?
LO08 ODU passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17.

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