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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 FSOMOT history

LP08 FSO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LP08 FSO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
152,681 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LP08 FSO was last recorded at 152,681 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,001 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,680 miles
Average per year
7,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,681 miles
  • 2025 – 151,001 miles
  • 2024 – 143,494 miles
  • 2023 – 138,316 miles
  • 2022 – 133,562 miles
  • 2021 – 129,217 miles
  • 2019 – 126,878 miles
  • 2018 – 123,879 miles
  • 2017 – 117,275 miles
  • 2016 – 112,068 miles
  • 2015 – 96,694 miles
  • 2014 – 78,187 miles
  • 2013 – 61,156 miles
  • 2012 – 46,056 miles
  • 2011 – 30,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,681 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (back bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,681 miles (+1,680)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    152,681 miles
    Test number
    570241837847
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (back bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,001 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,001 miles
    Test number
    936864352040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,494 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,494 miles
    Test number
    961476939086
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake just made limit

  4. Fail143,439 miles (+5,123)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,439 miles
    Test number
    351939473363
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,316 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    995467353726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,562 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,562 miles
    Test number
    357466799512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,560 miles (+4,343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,560 miles
    Test number
    733934239838
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,217 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,217 miles
    Test number
    241954655694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,878 miles (+2,999)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,878 miles
    Test number
    589920727647
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass123,879 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,879 miles
    Test number
    965092173974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,275 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,275 miles
    Test number
    110475149132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,256 miles (+5,188)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,256 miles
    Test number
    649224849985
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass112,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,068 miles
    Test number
    628882748014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,068 miles (+15,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,068 miles
    Test number
    778584780105
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass96,694 miles (+18,507)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,694 miles
    Test number
    179460125111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly

  16. Pass78,187 miles (+17,031)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    819401274035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,156 miles (+15,100)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,156 miles
    Test number
    437666183017
    • NoteAdvise both front tyre on 3mm and worn to inner raised eges
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre on 3mm ,cracking,featherd and cracking
    • NoteAdvise only to dampness to nearside front shock absorber
    • NoteAdvise slight corrosion to front brake discs
    • NoteAdvise to offside frot brake pads wearing low

  18. Pass46,056 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,056 miles
    Test number
    739983502101
    • NoteFront brake discs scored

  19. Fail46,056 miles (+15,077)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,056 miles
    Test number
    485602602199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs scored
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

  20. Pass30,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    237412491009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 FSO

Does LP08 FSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 FSO is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FSO?
The MOT on LP08 FSO is valid until 16 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 FSO done?
LP08 FSO was recorded at 152,681 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,972 miles a year.
Has LP08 FSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FSO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 FSO 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 FSO find?
LP08 FSO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (back bushes), and 3 more.

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