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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LO08 WKXMOT history

LO08 WKX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LO08 WKX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,670 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 WKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO08 WKX was last recorded at 133,670 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 9,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,983 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,687 miles
Average per year
6,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,670 miles
  • 2025 – 123,983 miles
  • 2024 – 121,248 miles
  • 2023 – 116,800 miles
  • 2022 – 113,404 miles
  • 2021 – 109,271 miles
  • 2020 – 105,746 miles
  • 2019 – 103,161 miles
  • 2018 – 99,723 miles
  • 2017 – 92,078 miles
  • 2016 – 82,334 miles
  • 2015 – 73,385 miles
  • 2014 – 65,054 miles
  • 2013 – 55,446 miles
  • 2012 – 45,191 miles
  • 2011 – 34,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,670 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,670 miles (+9,687)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,670 miles
    Test number
    306251894574
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass123,983 miles (+2,735)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,983 miles
    Test number
    885703589889
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,248 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,248 miles
    Test number
    458682844995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,246 miles (+4,446)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,246 miles
    Test number
    907595211410
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust silencer insecure FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,800 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,800 miles
    Test number
    521000565457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,751 miles (+3,347)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,751 miles
    Test number
    919615288076
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,404 miles (+4,133)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,404 miles
    Test number
    181403325944
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,271 miles
    Test number
    506561138618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip on winscreen

  9. Fail109,271 miles (+3,525)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,271 miles
    Test number
    995083338334
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip on winscreen

  10. Pass105,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    923466457024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,746 miles (+2,585)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    120803518206
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass103,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,161 miles
    Test number
    832792418215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,161 miles (+3,438)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,161 miles
    Test number
    338439119845
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass99,723 miles (+7,645)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,723 miles
    Test number
    450732167850
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass92,078 miles (+9,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    404210572700
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted NSR & OSR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass82,334 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    912842357500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail82,223 miles (+8,838)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,223 miles
    Test number
    100733262475
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass73,385 miles (+8,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    640918073213
    • AdvisoryChid seats fitted nearside and offside rear seats

  19. Pass65,054 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    335644454314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,985 miles (+9,539)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    385016314434
    • NoteEMLlamp on
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
    • NoteSmall chips in screen

  21. Pass55,446 miles (+10,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,446 miles
    Test number
    358490983164
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass45,191 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    477727262112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,944 miles
    Test number
    456937661119
    • NoteAll tyres wearing unevenly

Questions about LO08 WKX

Does LO08 WKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 WKX expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 WKX?
The MOT on LO08 WKX expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 WKX done?
LO08 WKX was recorded at 133,670 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,457 miles a year.
Has LO08 WKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 WKX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 WKX 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 WKX find?
LO08 WKX failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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