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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 CUVMOT history

LP08 CUV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LP08 CUV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,570 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 CUV was last recorded at 70,570 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,515 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
3,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,570 miles
  • 2025 – 66,408 miles
  • 2024 – 64,537 miles
  • 2023 – 63,636 miles
  • 2022 – 61,342 miles
  • 2021 – 58,969 miles
  • 2020 – 55,517 miles
  • 2019 – 52,099 miles
  • 2018 – 48,664 miles
  • 2017 – 45,585 miles
  • 2016 – 42,406 miles
  • 2015 – 35,886 miles
  • 2014 – 30,962 miles
  • 2013 – 26,418 miles
  • 2012 – 21,536 miles
  • 2011 – 16,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,570 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,570 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,570 miles
    Test number
    950256156021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail70,515 miles (+25)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    919306381183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail70,490 miles (+4,082)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,490 miles
    Test number
    166087922285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass66,408 miles (+1,871)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,408 miles
    Test number
    138119673430
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass64,537 miles (+901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,537 miles
    Test number
    435681342532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,636 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,636 miles
    Test number
    267687334628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,342 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    330777647235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,969 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    192804791890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass55,517 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    937728868121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail55,516 miles (+3,417)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,516 miles
    Test number
    360522022101
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass52,099 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    52,099 miles
    Test number
    998739438127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,664 miles (+3,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,664 miles
    Test number
    482252513097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass45,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    807771040725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,585 miles (+3,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    270443564355
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  15. Pass42,406 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,406 miles
    Test number
    401372811036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,886 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    147749995425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,962 miles (+4,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    757024094044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,418 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,418 miles
    Test number
    915119313117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,536 miles
    Test number
    206673242172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,536 miles (+5,180)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,536 miles
    Test number
    647733242194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass16,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,356 miles
    Test number
    348665961192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 CUV

Does LP08 CUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 CUV is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CUV?
The MOT on LP08 CUV is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 CUV done?
LP08 CUV was recorded at 70,570 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,604 miles a year.
Has LP08 CUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CUV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 CUV 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 LP08 CUV find?
LP08 CUV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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