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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LO08 OEPMOT history

LO08 OEP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LO08 OEP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,035 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OEP
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 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OEP was last recorded at 146,035 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,478 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,557 miles
Average per year
7,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,035 miles
  • 2025 – 142,478 miles
  • 2024 – 138,662 miles
  • 2023 – 136,553 miles
  • 2022 – 134,170 miles
  • 2021 – 131,329 miles
  • 2020 – 129,381 miles
  • 2019 – 125,048 miles
  • 2018 – 120,188 miles
  • 2017 – 115,881 miles
  • 2016 – 110,984 miles
  • 2015 – 101,321 miles
  • 2014 – 82,281 miles
  • 2013 – 69,606 miles
  • 2012 – 50,838 miles
  • 2011 – 29,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,035 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,035 miles (+3,557)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,035 miles
    Test number
    574276816770
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,478 miles (+3,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,478 miles
    Test number
    569219188852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass138,662 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,662 miles
    Test number
    263655532926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,553 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,553 miles
    Test number
    438156594964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,170 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,170 miles
    Test number
    477004464761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,329 miles (+1,948)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,329 miles
    Test number
    467617303540
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,381 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,381 miles
    Test number
    966698921985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,048 miles (+4,860)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    125,048 miles
    Test number
    381134974943
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass120,188 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,188 miles
    Test number
    220749221102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,881 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,881 miles
    Test number
    888110474254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,984 miles (+9,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,984 miles
    Test number
    914178652452
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail101,321 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,321 miles
    Test number
    469099905245
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass101,321 miles (+19,040)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,321 miles
    Test number
    888069205224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,281 miles (+12,675)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    857941944171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,606 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    259207253454
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass69,606 miles (+18,768)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    336157453153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,838 miles (+21,552)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    295002552424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,286 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,286 miles
    Test number
    509152351160
    • NoteCondition of off side front tyre wall
    • NoteNail in off side front tyre

  19. Fail29,286 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,286 miles
    Test number
    905562351123
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCondition of off side front tyre wall
    • NoteNail in off side front tyre

Questions about LO08 OEP

Does LO08 OEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OEP is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OEP?
The MOT on LO08 OEP is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OEP done?
LO08 OEP was recorded at 146,035 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,632 miles a year.
Has LO08 OEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OEP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on LO08 OEP 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 OEP find?
LO08 OEP passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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