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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 OEFMOT history

LO08 OEF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

LO08 OEF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
168,600 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OEF
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 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OEF was last recorded at 168,600 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 6,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,007 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,593 miles
Average per year
11,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,600 miles
  • 2021 – 162,007 miles
  • 2020 – 155,669 miles
  • 2019 – 143,010 miles
  • 2018 – 130,199 miles
  • 2017 – 117,620 miles
  • 2016 – 104,316 miles
  • 2015 – 90,444 miles
  • 2014 – 76,420 miles
  • 2013 – 63,223 miles
  • 2012 – 43,456 miles
  • 2011 – 32,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,600 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,600 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,600 miles
    Test number
    775390631119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,007 miles (+6,338)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,007 miles
    Test number
    180172498862
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryFront and rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

  3. Pass155,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,669 miles
    Test number
    673113675166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,669 miles (+12,659)3 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,669 miles
    Test number
    954467631593
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass143,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,010 miles
    Test number
    384547545423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,010 miles (+12,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,010 miles
    Test number
    989359276349
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,199 miles
    Test number
    379581568792
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,199 miles (+12,579)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,199 miles
    Test number
    732124904817
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,620 miles (+13,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,620 miles
    Test number
    481460179712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    658594983908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,313 miles (+13,869)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    158483525005
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass90,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,444 miles
    Test number
    559973500720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,441 miles (+14,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    546494946984
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass76,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,420 miles
    Test number
    186468624304
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail76,417 miles (+13,194)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    259058424371
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass63,223 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,223 miles
    Test number
    497084253329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail63,222 miles (+13,766)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,222 miles
    Test number
    899784053353
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass49,456 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,456 miles
    Test number
    858252103055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,456 miles (+11,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,456 miles
    Test number
    877111922129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass32,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,106 miles
    Test number
    209371311179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OEF

Does LO08 OEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 OEF expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OEF?
The MOT on LO08 OEF expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 OEF done?
LO08 OEF was recorded at 168,600 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 11,742 miles a year.
Has LO08 OEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OEF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LO08 OEF 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 OEF find?
LO08 OEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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