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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 DVUMOT history

LP08 DVU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 207,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LP08 DVU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
207,940 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 DVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 DVU was last recorded at 207,940 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 24,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,877 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
24,063 miles
Average per year
10,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,940 miles
  • 2025 – 183,877 miles
  • 2024 – 168,228 miles
  • 2023 – 150,788 miles
  • 2022 – 137,180 miles
  • 2021 – 131,285 miles
  • 2020 – 127,583 miles
  • 2019 – 120,405 miles
  • 2018 – 116,800 miles
  • 2017 – 114,964 miles
  • 2016 – 107,952 miles
  • 2015 – 96,999 miles
  • 2014 – 88,296 miles
  • 2013 – 79,512 miles
  • 2012 – 63,513 miles
  • 2011 – 49,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,940 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,940 miles (+24,063)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    207,940 miles
    Test number
    857618908310
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass183,877 miles (+15,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    183,877 miles
    Test number
    240107614618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,228 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,228 miles
    Test number
    109029545751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail168,228 miles (+17,440)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,228 miles
    Test number
    134571719138
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,788 miles (+13,608)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,788 miles
    Test number
    397937528751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,180 miles (+5,895)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,180 miles
    Test number
    383047996719
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,285 miles (+3,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,285 miles
    Test number
    248428002578
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,583 miles (+7,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,583 miles
    Test number
    274924360160
    • AdvisorySmall chip in screen

  9. Pass120,405 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,405 miles
    Test number
    936987971276
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail120,405 miles (+3,605)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,405 miles
    Test number
    220750157463
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass116,800 miles (+1,836)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,800 miles
    Test number
    719781941186
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre windscreen chipped outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency just met
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass114,964 miles (+7,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,964 miles
    Test number
    775811264979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass107,952 miles (+10,953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,952 miles
    Test number
    207540753711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WIPER BLADE DETERIORTED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass96,999 miles (+8,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,999 miles
    Test number
    497679145176
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass88,296 miles (+8,784)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,296 miles
    Test number
    898966024121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,512 miles (+15,999)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    456827023159
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass63,513 miles (+13,883)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    728071432101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,630 miles
    Test number
    186624111217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 DVU

Does LP08 DVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 DVU is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 DVU?
The MOT on LP08 DVU is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 DVU done?
LP08 DVU was recorded at 207,940 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 10,647 miles a year.
Has LP08 DVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 DVU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 DVU 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 DVU find?
LP08 DVU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front, and 3 more.

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