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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 FTUMOT history

LP08 FTU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 219,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

LP08 FTU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
219,586 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FTU
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
15 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FTU was last recorded at 219,586 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,507 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
11,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,586 miles
  • 2022 – 210,509 miles
  • 2021 – 207,136 miles
  • 2020 – 201,707 miles
  • 2019 – 193,194 miles
  • 2018 – 182,478 miles
  • 2017 – 175,678 miles
  • 2016 – 157,943 miles
  • 2015 – 138,375 miles
  • 2014 – 123,729 miles
  • 2013 – 104,018 miles
  • 2012 – 90,785 miles
  • 2011 – 78,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,586 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,586 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    219,586 miles
    Test number
    955270442363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail219,507 miles (+8,998)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,507 miles
    Test number
    940126990736
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass210,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    210,509 miles
    Test number
    342400516823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail210,509 miles (+3,373)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,509 miles
    Test number
    881547415092
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass207,136 miles (+5,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    207,136 miles
    Test number
    848294191880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass201,707 miles (+8,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    201,707 miles
    Test number
    848228729730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass193,194 miles (+10,716)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    193,194 miles
    Test number
    911353031932
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass182,478 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    182,478 miles
    Test number
    300444956061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,678 miles (+17,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    175,678 miles
    Test number
    300019807916
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass157,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    157,943 miles
    Test number
    664664304023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail157,943 miles (+19,568)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,943 miles
    Test number
    616558065158
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail138,375 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,375 miles
    Test number
    225191695156
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass138,375 miles (+14,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,375 miles
    Test number
    627951795199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass123,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    123,729 miles
    Test number
    479214754146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,729 miles (+19,711)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,729 miles
    Test number
    208662054171
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Fail104,018 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,018 miles
    Test number
    167011923192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass104,018 miles (+13,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,018 miles
    Test number
    205921623453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,785 miles
    Test number
    288550912457
    • 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)

  19. Fail90,785 miles (+12,555)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,785 miles
    Test number
    715899702194
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass78,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,230 miles
    Test number
    818365701182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 FTU

Does LP08 FTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 FTU expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FTU?
The MOT on LP08 FTU expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 FTU done?
LP08 FTU was recorded at 219,586 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 11,438 miles a year.
Has LP08 FTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FTU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 FTU 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 FTU find?
LP08 FTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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