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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 CVEMOT history

LP08 CVE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LP08 CVE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,454 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CVE
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
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 CVE was last recorded at 143,454 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,556 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,898 miles
Average per year
8,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,454 miles
  • 2024 – 138,556 miles
  • 2023 – 130,254 miles
  • 2022 – 113,930 miles
  • 2021 – 101,166 miles
  • 2020 – 96,216 miles
  • 2019 – 90,588 miles
  • 2018 – 81,806 miles
  • 2017 – 73,442 miles
  • 2016 – 65,438 miles
  • 2015 – 55,040 miles
  • 2014 – 41,908 miles
  • 2013 – 27,484 miles
  • 2012 – 24,472 miles
  • 2011 – 19,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,454 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing is corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,454 miles (+4,898)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,454 miles
    Test number
    115727386992
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass138,556 miles (+8,302)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,556 miles
    Test number
    670117898597
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,254 miles (+16,324)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,254 miles
    Test number
    517064518890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,930 miles (+12,764)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,930 miles
    Test number
    863878717241
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,166 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,166 miles
    Test number
    930669018815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,216 miles (+5,628)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,216 miles
    Test number
    699453759810
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass90,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    934864843481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,588 miles (+8,782)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    687859490879
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,806 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    316866247007
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail81,806 miles (+8,364)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    966183390786
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,442 miles (+8,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,442 miles
    Test number
    635071243797
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass65,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,438 miles
    Test number
    640530548308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,438 miles (+10,398)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,438 miles
    Test number
    789514510349
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  14. Pass55,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,040 miles
    Test number
    416877155189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,040 miles (+13,132)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,040 miles
    Test number
    998067755141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass41,908 miles (+14,424)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,908 miles
    Test number
    235813854490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  17. Pass27,484 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,484 miles
    Test number
    135911963154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  18. Fail27,484 miles (+3,012)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,484 miles
    Test number
    806531863198
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  19. Fail24,472 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,472 miles
    Test number
    169103242167
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly perishing

  20. Pass24,472 miles (+5,116)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,472 miles
    Test number
    648983142155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly perishing

  21. Pass19,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,356 miles
    Test number
    646581161129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 CVE

Does LP08 CVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 CVE is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CVE?
The MOT on LP08 CVE is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 CVE done?
LP08 CVE was recorded at 143,454 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 8,538 miles a year.
Has LP08 CVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CVE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LP08 CVE 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 CVE find?
LP08 CVE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 3 more.

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