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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 FTZMOT history

LP08 FTZ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LP08 FTZ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,803 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FTZ was last recorded at 106,803 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,795 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,803 miles
  • 2025 – 106,101 miles
  • 2024 – 105,137 miles
  • 2023 – 103,409 miles
  • 2022 – 100,038 miles
  • 2021 – 95,397 miles
  • 2020 – 90,214 miles
  • 2019 – 85,469 miles
  • 2018 – 80,379 miles
  • 2017 – 76,421 miles
  • 2015 – 57,940 miles
  • 2014 – 48,969 miles
  • 2013 – 40,858 miles
  • 2012 – 32,099 miles
  • 2011 – 23,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,803 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,803 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,803 miles
    Test number
    928380510376
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.

  2. Fail106,795 miles (+694)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,795 miles
    Test number
    676730421637
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.

  3. Pass106,101 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,101 miles
    Test number
    293006938949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,137 miles (+1,728)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,137 miles
    Test number
    758211277721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,409 miles (+3,371)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,409 miles
    Test number
    667156364565
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass100,038 miles (+4,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    949716178989
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass95,397 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    530563962272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,214 miles (+4,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,214 miles
    Test number
    277144641091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass85,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,469 miles
    Test number
    102683069465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,469 miles (+5,090)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,469 miles
    Test number
    827014375298
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass80,379 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,379 miles
    Test number
    638280869208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,421 miles (+18,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    442288139971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass57,940 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    728667485878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

  14. Pass57,125 miles (+8,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    479778905208
    • 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)

  15. Pass48,969 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,969 miles
    Test number
    265336004298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,858 miles (+8,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    998430313235
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass32,099 miles (+8,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    436846202210
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass23,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,504 miles
    Test number
    806471401276
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Questions about LP08 FTZ

Does LP08 FTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 FTZ is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FTZ?
The MOT on LP08 FTZ is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 FTZ done?
LP08 FTZ was recorded at 106,803 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,687 miles a year.
Has LP08 FTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FTZ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 FTZ 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 FTZ find?
LP08 FTZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front and rear suspension components corroded..

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