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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 CUWMOT history

LP08 CUW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

LP08 CUW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
151,778 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 CUW was last recorded at 151,778 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 7,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,613 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,165 miles
Average per year
9,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,778 miles
  • 2024 – 144,613 miles
  • 2023 – 138,171 miles
  • 2022 – 131,430 miles
  • 2021 – 123,342 miles
  • 2020 – 115,395 miles
  • 2019 – 108,108 miles
  • 2018 – 99,112 miles
  • 2017 – 90,269 miles
  • 2016 – 81,157 miles
  • 2015 – 73,199 miles
  • 2014 – 60,961 miles
  • 2013 – 41,470 miles
  • 2012 – 30,016 miles
  • 2011 – 20,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,778 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,778 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,778 miles
    Test number
    489812487704
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail151,778 miles (+7,165)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,778 miles
    Test number
    651578757269
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,613 miles (+6,442)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,613 miles
    Test number
    247259622076
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS / OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS / OS Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,171 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,171 miles
    Test number
    463205702906
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer 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))

  5. Fail138,171 miles (+6,741)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,171 miles
    Test number
    543748937578
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer 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))

  6. Pass131,430 miles (+8,088)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,430 miles
    Test number
    160047077569
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass123,342 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    934147748526
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail123,341 miles (+7,946)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,341 miles
    Test number
    152033422475
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,395 miles (+7,287)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,395 miles
    Test number
    475751070693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass108,108 miles (+8,996)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,108 miles
    Test number
    934027068614
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass99,112 miles (+8,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,112 miles
    Test number
    422582724408
    • AdvisoryNearside body sill damaged

  12. Pass90,269 miles (+9,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,269 miles
    Test number
    546911038920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside body sill damage

  13. Pass81,157 miles (+7,958)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,157 miles
    Test number
    865125025798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    315300925237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,199 miles (+12,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    469120925235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass60,961 miles (+19,491)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,961 miles
    Test number
    695782434262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass41,470 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,470 miles
    Test number
    426079963143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,016 miles (+9,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,016 miles
    Test number
    258043592446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass20,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,139 miles
    Test number
    517868971196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 CUW

Does LP08 CUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 CUW expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CUW?
The MOT on LP08 CUW expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 CUW done?
LP08 CUW was recorded at 151,778 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 9,237 miles a year.
Has LP08 CUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CUW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 CUW 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 CUW find?
LP08 CUW passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; chip in windscreen, and 3 more.

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