Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 OEBMOT history

LO08 OEB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.

LO08 OEB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2023
Mileage
201,600 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,489 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LO08 OEB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OEB
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 expired on 14 May 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OEB was last recorded at 201,600 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 10,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,853 miles · 4 May 2021
Between the last two tests
10,747 miles
Average per year
14,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,600 miles
  • 2021 – 190,853 miles
  • 2020 – 181,818 miles
  • 2019 – 166,704 miles
  • 2018 – 149,775 miles
  • 2017 – 130,044 miles
  • 2016 – 114,096 miles
  • 2015 – 108,591 miles
  • 2014 – 90,480 miles
  • 2013 – 73,028 miles
  • 2012 – 55,934 miles
  • 2011 – 41,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,600 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bottom arm rear bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,600 miles (+10,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    201,600 miles
    Test number
    796409713383
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass190,853 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    190,853 miles
    Test number
    700474787705
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail190,853 miles (+9,035)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,853 miles
    Test number
    963415625243
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,818 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    181,818 miles
    Test number
    559069058249
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail181,812 miles (+15,108)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,812 miles
    Test number
    607921571330
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,704 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,704 miles
    Test number
    214231959611
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,704 miles (+16,929)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,704 miles
    Test number
    372907196406
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,775 miles
    Test number
    944794262269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,775 miles (+19,731)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,775 miles
    Test number
    180696130187
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass130,044 miles (+15,948)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,044 miles
    Test number
    345193375323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  11. Pass114,096 miles (+5,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,096 miles
    Test number
    230921389865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass108,591 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    208905905477
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail108,591 miles (+18,111)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    215445505146
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass90,480 miles (+17,452)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,480 miles
    Test number
    789463094028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  15. Pass73,028 miles (+17,094)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,028 miles
    Test number
    279317903441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,934 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,934 miles
    Test number
    425976692068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail55,886 miles (+14,267)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    266395292033
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass41,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,619 miles
    Test number
    957237191042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OEB

Does LO08 OEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 OEB expired on 14 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OEB?
The MOT on LO08 OEB expired on 14 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 OEB done?
LO08 OEB was recorded at 201,600 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022, an average of 14,489 miles a year.
Has LO08 OEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OEB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LO08 OEB 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 OEB find?
LO08 OEB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

Related registrations

Browse all LO08O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.