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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 DTUMOT history

LP08 DTU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

LP08 DTU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
104,062 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 DTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 DTU was last recorded at 104,062 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 1,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,817 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,245 miles
Average per year
6,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,062 miles
  • 2024 – 102,817 miles
  • 2023 – 84,305 miles
  • 2022 – 77,708 miles
  • 2021 – 73,830 miles
  • 2020 – 66,366 miles
  • 2019 – 61,260 miles
  • 2018 – 57,642 miles
  • 2017 – 54,417 miles
  • 2016 – 50,516 miles
  • 2015 – 45,261 miles
  • 2014 – 40,628 miles
  • 2013 – 33,560 miles
  • 2012 – 23,815 miles
  • 2011 – 17,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,062 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 side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,062 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,062 miles
    Test number
    966184911016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    173938214378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,817 miles (+18,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    479502227941
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,305 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,305 miles
    Test number
    486927769732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,708 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    636249727082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,830 miles (+7,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,830 miles
    Test number
    845505936144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,366 miles
    Test number
    656510613951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,366 miles (+5,106)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,366 miles
    Test number
    737357001087
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass61,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    468223941816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,260 miles (+3,618)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,260 miles
    Test number
    890336663381
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass57,642 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,642 miles
    Test number
    678493715314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side wall damaged

  12. Fail57,640 miles (+3,223)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,640 miles
    Test number
    116795548556
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side wall damaged

  13. Pass54,417 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    770172342494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,516 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,516 miles
    Test number
    794515378696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,261 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,261 miles
    Test number
    228401595114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,628 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,628 miles
    Test number
    856997794127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,560 miles (+9,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,560 miles
    Test number
    226536193139
    • 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)

  18. Pass23,815 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    936467702280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,504 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,504 miles
    Test number
    327390301282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteHub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

  20. Fail17,504 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,504 miles
    Test number
    537430101255
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteHub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Questions about LP08 DTU

Does LP08 DTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 DTU expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 DTU?
The MOT on LP08 DTU expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 DTU done?
LP08 DTU was recorded at 104,062 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 6,160 miles a year.
Has LP08 DTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 DTU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 DTU 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 DTU find?
LP08 DTU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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