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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 OEAMOT history

LO08 OEA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LO08 OEA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,968 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OEA
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 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OEA was last recorded at 135,968 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,084 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,884 miles
Average per year
6,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,968 miles
  • 2025 – 130,084 miles
  • 2024 – 124,831 miles
  • 2022 – 114,297 miles
  • 2021 – 106,262 miles
  • 2020 – 101,043 miles
  • 2019 – 96,240 miles
  • 2018 – 90,461 miles
  • 2017 – 84,205 miles
  • 2016 – 75,992 miles
  • 2015 – 68,599 miles
  • 2013 – 54,328 miles
  • 2012 – 44,765 miles
  • 2011 – 35,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,968 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,968 miles (+5,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,968 miles
    Test number
    199630733368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,084 miles (+5,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,084 miles
    Test number
    394523206291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,831 miles (+10,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,831 miles
    Test number
    659381931630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,297 miles
    Test number
    792412652130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,297 miles (+8,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,297 miles
    Test number
    223185483927
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,262 miles
    Test number
    774184219135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,262 miles (+5,219)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,262 miles
    Test number
    661810845670
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,043 miles
    Test number
    960186414557
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre inner edges worn low and perished
    • AdvisoryRear nearside wheel bearing slight noise but not rough when rotated

  9. Fail101,401 miles (+5,161)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,401 miles
    Test number
    470364433857
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre inner edges worn low and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear nearside wheel bearing slight noise but not rough when rotated

  10. Pass96,240 miles (+5,779)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,240 miles
    Test number
    280239913333
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass90,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    487771522447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,461 miles (+6,256)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,461 miles
    Test number
    185443300402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass84,205 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    286631694715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    292666863903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,992 miles (+7,393)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    763738716163
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror glass missing

  16. Pass68,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    165293845447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,599 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    758762945014
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    755592364080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,328 miles (+9,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    848303253015
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  20. Pass44,765 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    406985462059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,262 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,262 miles
    Test number
    509494771046
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall has small cut

Questions about LO08 OEA

Does LO08 OEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OEA is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OEA?
The MOT on LO08 OEA is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OEA done?
LO08 OEA was recorded at 135,968 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
Has LO08 OEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OEA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 OEA 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 OEA find?
LO08 OEA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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