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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 OENMOT history

LO08 OEN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LO08 OEN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
142,680 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OEN
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 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO08 OEN was last recorded at 142,680 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 4,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,774 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,906 miles
Average per year
6,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,680 miles
  • 2025 – 137,774 miles
  • 2024 – 133,931 miles
  • 2022 – 122,897 miles
  • 2021 – 118,547 miles
  • 2020 – 114,712 miles
  • 2019 – 104,914 miles
  • 2018 – 95,448 miles
  • 2017 – 81,904 miles
  • 2016 – 73,593 miles
  • 2015 – 59,891 miles
  • 2014 – 53,957 miles
  • 2012 – 44,222 miles
  • 2011 – 40,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,680 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,680 miles (+4,906)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,680 miles
    Test number
    774406856711
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

  2. Pass137,774 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,774 miles
    Test number
    117757857262
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,772 miles (+3,841)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,772 miles
    Test number
    834868922543
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,931 miles (+11,034)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,931 miles
    Test number
    436201915469
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension has slight surface corrosion

  5. Pass122,897 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,897 miles
    Test number
    948230405524
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail122,897 miles (+4,350)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,897 miles
    Test number
    219448550383
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,547 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,547 miles
    Test number
    116674972980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,712 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,712 miles
    Test number
    184691225282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,914 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,914 miles
    Test number
    609946400253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and scuffed sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly dim in operation (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail104,914 miles (+9,466)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,914 miles
    Test number
    708869160407
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall damaged and bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and scuffed sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly dim in operation (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass95,448 miles (+13,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    432573141426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass81,904 miles (+8,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,904 miles
    Test number
    968273301210
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass73,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,593 miles
    Test number
    531340875512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail73,593 miles (+13,702)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,593 miles
    Test number
    411599976706
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass59,891 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,891 miles
    Test number
    698360115124
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  16. Fail59,891 miles (+5,934)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,891 miles
    Test number
    275090715473
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  17. Pass53,957 miles (+9,735)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    589818014154
    • NoteFront brake discs req both sides next pad change

  18. Pass44,222 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,222 miles
    Test number
    306253622274
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edge

  19. Fail44,222 miles (+3,510)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,222 miles
    Test number
    407523222292
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edge

  20. Pass40,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    218039721261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OEN

Does LO08 OEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 OEN expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OEN?
The MOT on LO08 OEN expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 OEN done?
LO08 OEN was recorded at 142,680 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 6,873 miles a year.
Has LO08 OEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OEN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 OEN 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 OEN find?
LO08 OEN failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 6 major defects: nearside front side repeater not working; nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 3 more.

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