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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LO08 VZPMOT history

LO08 VZP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LO08 VZP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,239 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 VZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 VZP was last recorded at 141,239 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,234 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,005 miles
Average per year
7,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,239 miles
  • 2025 – 136,234 miles
  • 2024 – 132,986 miles
  • 2023 – 129,984 miles
  • 2022 – 127,389 miles
  • 2021 – 122,627 miles
  • 2020 – 119,622 miles
  • 2019 – 108,622 miles
  • 2017 – 96,898 miles
  • 2016 – 82,515 miles
  • 2015 – 71,859 miles
  • 2014 – 63,008 miles
  • 2013 – 54,071 miles
  • 2012 – 44,045 miles
  • 2011 – 34,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,239 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,239 miles (+5,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,239 miles
    Test number
    993156620841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass136,234 miles (+3,248)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,234 miles
    Test number
    734094482784
    • MinorNearside Front Inner 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))

  3. Pass132,986 miles (+3,002)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,986 miles
    Test number
    305972135447
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated In poor condition and will need attention have advised presenter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass129,984 miles (+2,595)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,984 miles
    Test number
    434109306008
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass127,389 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,389 miles
    Test number
    465507355613
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail127,389 miles (+4,762)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,389 miles
    Test number
    320187460665
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,627 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,627 miles
    Test number
    459791558522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,622 miles (+11,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,622 miles
    Test number
    317970152618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,622 miles (+11,724)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,622 miles
    Test number
    698452682525
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass96,898 miles (+3,867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,898 miles
    Test number
    146783936236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass93,031 miles (+10,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    113005040541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass82,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    879589159122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail82,515 miles (+10,656)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    430795608219
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    219581365181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,859 miles (+8,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    869481765150
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass63,008 miles (+8,937)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    477861774186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,071 miles (+10,026)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,071 miles
    Test number
    515258053134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,045 miles
    Test number
    145453652164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,045 miles (+9,891)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,045 miles
    Test number
    196573852167
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass34,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    825631561142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,154 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,154 miles
    Test number
    218431061109
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LO08 VZP

Does LO08 VZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 VZP is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 VZP?
The MOT on LO08 VZP is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 VZP done?
LO08 VZP was recorded at 141,239 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 7,314 miles a year.
Has LO08 VZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 VZP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 VZP 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 VZP find?
LO08 VZP passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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