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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LO08 ZGGMOT history

LO08 ZGG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 215,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LO08 ZGG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
215,296 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ZGG
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
11 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ZGG was last recorded at 215,296 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 5,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,296 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,000 miles
Average per year
11,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,296 miles
  • 2025 – 210,296 miles
  • 2024 – 198,406 miles
  • 2023 – 191,239 miles
  • 2021 – 187,123 miles
  • 2020 – 181,459 miles
  • 2019 – 175,615 miles
  • 2018 – 169,377 miles
  • 2017 – 152,598 miles
  • 2016 – 140,820 miles
  • 2015 – 113,879 miles
  • 2014 – 91,593 miles
  • 2013 – 73,298 miles
  • 2012 – 56,530 miles
  • 2011 – 56,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,296 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass215,296 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    215,296 miles
    Test number
    107733579020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass210,296 miles (+11,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    210,296 miles
    Test number
    270837119592
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass198,406 miles (+7,167)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    198,406 miles
    Test number
    805633153583
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance close too limit (18%)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not considered excessive

  4. Pass191,239 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    191,239 miles
    Test number
    752788830064
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail191,218 miles (+4,095)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,218 miles
    Test number
    966025838966
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass187,123 miles (+5,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    187,123 miles
    Test number
    869142356262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass181,459 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    181,459 miles
    Test number
    430841846907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,615 miles (+6,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,615 miles
    Test number
    128004401477
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  9. Pass169,377 miles (+16,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    169,377 miles
    Test number
    635270821532
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads on limit

  10. Pass152,598 miles (+11,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    152,598 miles
    Test number
    184164749176
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front shocker has light misting of oil

  11. Pass140,820 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    140,820 miles
    Test number
    400018354951
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted to vehicle

  12. Fail140,812 miles (+13,733)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,812 miles
    Test number
    682737276312
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre worn bold on Inner edge - Very close to cords
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted to vehicle

  13. Pass127,079 miles (+13,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,079 miles
    Test number
    202103275592
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass113,879 miles (+22,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,879 miles
    Test number
    687478805027
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass91,593 miles (+18,295)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,593 miles
    Test number
    425827804040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,298 miles (+16,768)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    385560013083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,530 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,530 miles
    Test number
    555670532004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,514 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,514 miles
    Test number
    525133071269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,513 miles (+3,299)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,513 miles
    Test number
    305004761422
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront & rear pads 90% plus worn
    • NoteNs inner d/shaft boot split
    • NoteNsf tyre low tread

  20. Fail53,214 miles4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,214 miles
    Test number
    975250101255
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft inner joint boot completely split.

Questions about LO08 ZGG

Does LO08 ZGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 ZGG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ZGG?
The MOT on LO08 ZGG is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 ZGG done?
LO08 ZGG was recorded at 215,296 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 11,178 miles a year.
Has LO08 ZGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ZGG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 ZGG 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 ZGG find?
LO08 ZGG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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