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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 OEMMOT history

LO08 OEM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LO08 OEM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,644 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OEM was last recorded at 129,644 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,339 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,305 miles
Average per year
6,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,644 miles
  • 2024 – 125,339 miles
  • 2023 – 121,538 miles
  • 2022 – 112,642 miles
  • 2021 – 106,330 miles
  • 2020 – 100,032 miles
  • 2019 – 85,060 miles
  • 2018 – 75,287 miles
  • 2017 – 67,372 miles
  • 2016 – 61,631 miles
  • 2015 – 56,632 miles
  • 2014 – 49,979 miles
  • 2013 – 45,016 miles
  • 2012 – 39,743 miles
  • 2011 – 33,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,644 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,644 miles
    Test number
    811648156570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,339 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,339 miles
    Test number
    943064783437
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail125,325 miles (+3,787)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    504329861994
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,538 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,538 miles
    Test number
    605139944788
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,538 miles (+8,896)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,538 miles
    Test number
    956267505227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,642 miles (+6,312)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,642 miles
    Test number
    498848291319
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,330 miles
    Test number
    309262085748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,325 miles (+6,293)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,325 miles
    Test number
    410419287068
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,032 miles (+14,972)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,032 miles
    Test number
    306107482960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    715883424222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,055 miles (+9,768)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,055 miles
    Test number
    374471507950
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass75,287 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,287 miles
    Test number
    744840629350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,372 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    405923064645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail67,360 miles (+5,729)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    308427844129
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,631 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    134741922094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    984621647940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,632 miles (+6,653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    918211073149
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

  18. Pass49,979 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,979 miles
    Test number
    128973014225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,016 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    558597903252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,743 miles (+5,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    506756612273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,937 miles
    Test number
    167870031232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OEM

Does LO08 OEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OEM is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OEM?
The MOT on LO08 OEM is valid until 1 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 OEM done?
LO08 OEM was recorded at 129,644 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,697 miles a year.
Has LO08 OEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OEM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 OEM 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 OEM find?
LO08 OEM passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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