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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 OEDMOT history

LO08 OED is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LO08 OED blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
139,348 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OED
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 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OED was last recorded at 139,348 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,490 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,858 miles
Average per year
6,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,348 miles
  • 2024 – 136,490 miles
  • 2023 – 132,790 miles
  • 2022 – 129,214 miles
  • 2021 – 125,136 miles
  • 2020 – 123,259 miles
  • 2019 – 118,599 miles
  • 2018 – 112,245 miles
  • 2017 – 103,082 miles
  • 2016 – 98,973 miles
  • 2015 – 94,340 miles
  • 2014 – 87,655 miles
  • 2013 – 72,325 miles
  • 2012 – 56,454 miles
  • 2011 – 42,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,348 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer & nearside front outer

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,348 miles (+2,858)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    139,348 miles
    Test number
    943934510886
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,490 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,490 miles
    Test number
    408456719576
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and Inner edge worn smooth 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail136,489 miles (+3,699)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,489 miles
    Test number
    338357332609
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and Inner edge worn smooth 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,790 miles (+97)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,790 miles
    Test number
    524423544036
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer & nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail132,693 miles (+3,479)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,693 miles
    Test number
    198899002686
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer & nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass129,214 miles (+37)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,214 miles
    Test number
    219984434455
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + both rear tyres starting to wear but not excessive.
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion at front/rear suspension but not excessive.
    • AdvisoryTracking is needed due to uneven tyre wear on n/s/f tyre.

  7. Fail129,177 miles (+4,041)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,177 miles
    Test number
    201767817818
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + both rear tyres starting to wear but not excessive.
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion at front/rear suspension but not excessive.
    • AdvisoryTracking is needed due to uneven tyre wear on n/s/f tyre.

  8. Pass125,136 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,136 miles
    Test number
    648016726776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,259 miles (+4,660)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,259 miles
    Test number
    393091529744
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm plus worn on inner edge (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light illuminated / oil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,599 miles (+191)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,599 miles
    Test number
    169550027962
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small nick in c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre In tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside dot codes 4314 (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail118,408 miles (+6,163)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,408 miles
    Test number
    444410388170
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small nick in c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre In tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside dot codes 4314 (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass112,245 miles (+33)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,245 miles
    Test number
    738522807129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damage no sharp edges but bare metal in places
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% imbalance across axle service and park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail112,212 miles (+9,130)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,212 miles
    Test number
    671384440829
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damage no sharp edges but bare metal in places
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% imbalance across axle service and park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass103,082 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    749698797415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,909 miles (+3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,909 miles
    Test number
    997500829719
    • AdvisoryFront tyre inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass98,973 miles (+4,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,973 miles
    Test number
    382517001007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass94,340 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,340 miles
    Test number
    405631775165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to offside outer sill

  18. Fail94,340 miles (+6,685)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,340 miles
    Test number
    646541075127
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to offside outer sill

  19. Pass87,655 miles (+15,330)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    285887074128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,325 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,325 miles
    Test number
    928793693134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked on inner edges

  21. Fail72,323 miles (+15,869)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    639141393111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER SIDE WALL (POSSIBLE DUE TO UNDER UNFLATION)

  22. Pass56,454 miles (+14,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,454 miles
    Test number
    909032772186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,143 miles
    Test number
    587355171132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OED

Does LO08 OED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OED is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OED?
The MOT on LO08 OED is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OED done?
LO08 OED was recorded at 139,348 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,763 miles a year.
Has LO08 OED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OED has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 OED 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 OED find?
LO08 OED passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes perished and worn.

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