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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LO08 OXHMOT history

LO08 OXH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

LO08 OXH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,173 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OXH was last recorded at 119,173 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 2,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,561 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,612 miles
Average per year
6,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,173 miles
  • 2025 – 116,561 miles
  • 2024 – 112,804 miles
  • 2023 – 108,210 miles
  • 2022 – 102,983 miles
  • 2020 – 97,173 miles
  • 2019 – 92,773 miles
  • 2018 – 86,380 miles
  • 2017 – 78,864 miles
  • 2016 – 72,092 miles
  • 2015 – 66,114 miles
  • 2014 – 57,857 miles
  • 2013 – 45,201 miles
  • 2012 – 33,470 miles
  • 2011 – 27,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,173 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,173 miles (+2,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,173 miles
    Test number
    456865356583
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass116,561 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,561 miles
    Test number
    691180306374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail116,558 miles (+3,754)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,558 miles
    Test number
    930799917596
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,804 miles (+4,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,804 miles
    Test number
    298637791503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,210 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,210 miles
    Test number
    940808753482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,179 miles (+5,196)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    168113594488
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,983 miles
    Test number
    940451291940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,983 miles (+5,810)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,983 miles
    Test number
    977386818647
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass97,173 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,173 miles
    Test number
    523296902123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,773 miles (+6,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,773 miles
    Test number
    550513472446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,380 miles (+7,516)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    102811166619
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  12. Pass78,864 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,864 miles
    Test number
    891643887918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,092 miles (+5,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,092 miles
    Test number
    968316692525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    256912195271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,114 miles (+8,257)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    571311324706
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass57,857 miles (+12,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,857 miles
    Test number
    489383324372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,201 miles (+11,731)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,201 miles
    Test number
    148775353276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,470 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,470 miles
    Test number
    635000172200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,465 miles
    Test number
    546991201203
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

  20. Fail27,465 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,465 miles
    Test number
    706051701205
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

Questions about LO08 OXH

Does LO08 OXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OXH is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OXH?
The MOT on LO08 OXH is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OXH done?
LO08 OXH was recorded at 119,173 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 6,237 miles a year.
Has LO08 OXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OXH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 OXH 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 OXH find?
LO08 OXH passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: engine mounting damaged but not to excess; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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