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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 ODVMOT history

LO08 ODV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LO08 ODV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,940 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ODV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ODV was last recorded at 121,940 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,492 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,448 miles
Average per year
6,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,940 miles
  • 2025 – 118,492 miles
  • 2024 – 112,817 miles
  • 2023 – 112,675 miles
  • 2022 – 110,287 miles
  • 2021 – 108,573 miles
  • 2020 – 106,106 miles
  • 2019 – 100,744 miles
  • 2017 – 94,579 miles
  • 2016 – 90,178 miles
  • 2015 – 86,309 miles
  • 2014 – 80,973 miles
  • 2013 – 65,828 miles
  • 2012 – 49,487 miles
  • 2011 – 30,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,940 miles (+3,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,940 miles
    Test number
    543230636981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass118,492 miles (+5,675)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,492 miles
    Test number
    541096130399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  3. Pass112,817 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,817 miles
    Test number
    748364999717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail112,810 miles (+135)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,810 miles
    Test number
    600819143022
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not sercure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail112,675 miles (+2,373)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,675 miles
    Test number
    533707108060
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass110,302 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,302 miles
    Test number
    394698272482
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail110,287 miles (+1,714)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,287 miles
    Test number
    240244233695
    • 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))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHES _ ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM & ARM CORRODED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass108,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    940166923138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges /// (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail108,577 miles (+2,471)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,577 miles
    Test number
    409307513233
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken./// (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor insecure /// (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges /// (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass106,106 miles (+5,362)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,106 miles
    Test number
    758988359530
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S,N/S FRONT & REAR PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F,N/S/F,O/S/R INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass100,744 miles (+6,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    341828428893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass94,579 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,579 miles
    Test number
    862126996018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,178 miles (+3,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,178 miles
    Test number
    137714175365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass86,309 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,309 miles
    Test number
    976811745187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,973 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,973 miles
    Test number
    639479344131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,971 miles (+15,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,971 miles
    Test number
    538788344181
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass65,828 miles (+16,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    455542153183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass49,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,487 miles
    Test number
    949974252100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,487 miles (+18,727)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,487 miles
    Test number
    317844452192
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  20. Pass30,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,760 miles
    Test number
    358429921133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,760 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,760 miles
    Test number
    505019421104
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LO08 ODV

Does LO08 ODV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 ODV is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ODV?
The MOT on LO08 ODV is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 ODV done?
LO08 ODV was recorded at 121,940 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,217 miles a year.
Has LO08 ODV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ODV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 ODV 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 ODV find?
LO08 ODV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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