Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LO08 OFBMOT history
LO08 OFB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 145,052 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,403 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 OFB
- 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
- 21 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 OFB was last recorded at 145,052 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,052 miles · 27 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,052 miles
- 2025 – 135,100 miles
- 2024 – 123,654 miles
- 2023 – 113,502 miles
- 2022 – 100,448 miles
- 2020 – 97,988 miles
- 2019 – 86,903 miles
- 2018 – 76,953 miles
- 2017 – 69,461 miles
- 2016 – 57,114 miles
- 2015 – 45,685 miles
- 2014 – 42,629 miles
- 2013 – 37,572 miles
- 2012 – 29,950 miles
- 2011 – 21,516 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,052 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,052 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 145,052 miles
- Test number
- 424699355988
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail145,052 miles (+9,952)4 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,052 miles
- Test number
- 464296585458
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,100 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 135,100 miles
- Test number
- 193139993588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,098 miles (+11,444)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,098 miles
- Test number
- 899218514540
- MajorNearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass123,654 miles (+10,152)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 123,654 miles
- Test number
- 242909288806
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass113,502 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 113,502 miles
- Test number
- 712478040379
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail113,499 miles (+13,051)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,499 miles
- Test number
- 939152956906
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass100,448 miles (+2,460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 100,448 miles
- Test number
- 965209854891
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,988 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 97,988 miles
- Test number
- 221722257794
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail97,988 miles (+11,085)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,988 miles
- Test number
- 248898155488
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,903 miles (+9,950)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,903 miles
- Test number
- 806317454004
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,953 miles (+7,492)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 76,953 miles
- Test number
- 214677050123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,461 miles
- Test number
- 396340294899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,461 miles (+12,347)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,461 miles
- Test number
- 442558757393
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnable to fully view brake pads - brake pad wear indicator light on
Pass57,114 miles (+11,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 57,114 miles
- Test number
- 396171187678
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,685 miles (+3,056)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 45,685 miles
- Test number
- 255628845155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,629 miles (+5,057)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 42,629 miles
- Test number
- 715563574294
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,572 miles (+7,622)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 37,572 miles
- Test number
- 829422043251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass29,950 miles (+8,434)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 29,950 miles
- Test number
- 817571972245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,516 miles (+420)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 21,516 miles
- Test number
- 327342771262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 21,096 miles
- Test number
- 449312781119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO08 OFB
- Does LO08 OFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OFB is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 OFB?
- The MOT on LO08 OFB is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO08 OFB done?
- LO08 OFB was recorded at 145,052 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 8,403 miles a year.
- Has LO08 OFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 OFB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO08 OFB 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 OFB find?
- LO08 OFB passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.
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