Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
LP08 FTXMOT history
LP08 FTX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,149 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 121,149 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 FTX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 FTX was last recorded at 121,149 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 5,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,207 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,942 miles
- Average per year
- 3,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,149 miles
- 2025 – 115,207 miles
- 2024 – 109,613 miles
- 2023 – 103,205 miles
- 2022 – 96,984 miles
- 2021 – 92,275 miles
- 2020 – 89,161 miles
- 2017 – 88,150 miles
- 2016 – 86,507 miles
- 2015 – 83,254 miles
- 2014 – 80,847 miles
- 2012 – 72,514 miles
- 2011 – 67,707 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,149 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,149 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 121,149 miles
- Test number
- 861729670721
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail121,149 miles (+5,942)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,149 miles
- Test number
- 782317772439
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass115,207 miles (+5,594)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 115,207 miles
- Test number
- 910952155036
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass109,613 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,613 miles
- Test number
- 524342649353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,517 miles (+6,312)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,517 miles
- Test number
- 973174222487
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass103,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 103,205 miles
- Test number
- 894886231331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,205 miles (+6,221)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,205 miles
- Test number
- 255121852827
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass96,984 miles (+4,709)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 96,984 miles
- Test number
- 158235108573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,275 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 92,275 miles
- Test number
- 771722562230
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail92,223 miles (+3,062)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,223 miles
- Test number
- 710422963608
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass89,161 miles (+1,011)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 89,161 miles
- Test number
- 750080593722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,150 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 88,150 miles
- Test number
- 578503298034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,106 miles (+1,599)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,106 miles
- Test number
- 519232364546
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Pass86,507 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 86,507 miles
- Test number
- 604307098922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,200 miles (+2,946)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 86,200 miles
- Test number
- 853074273470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,254 miles (+2,407)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 83,254 miles
- Test number
- 746925575196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,847 miles (+8,333)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 80,847 miles
- Test number
- 297408274430
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 72,514 miles
- Test number
- 149019902267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,514 miles (+4,807)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,514 miles
- Test number
- 377039402285
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass67,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,707 miles
- Test number
- 448099821256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 FTX
- Does LP08 FTX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 FTX is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 FTX?
- The MOT on LP08 FTX is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 FTX done?
- LP08 FTX was recorded at 121,149 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
- Has LP08 FTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 FTX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP08 FTX 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 FTX find?
- LP08 FTX passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; rear coil spring corroded both side rear; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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