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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 FUGMOT history

LP08 FUG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LP08 FUG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,133 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FUG was last recorded at 89,133 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,308 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,825 miles
Average per year
3,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,133 miles
  • 2025 – 86,308 miles
  • 2024 – 82,566 miles
  • 2023 – 78,837 miles
  • 2022 – 75,710 miles
  • 2021 – 73,047 miles
  • 2020 – 71,466 miles
  • 2019 – 68,538 miles
  • 2018 – 65,956 miles
  • 2017 – 63,513 miles
  • 2016 – 60,777 miles
  • 2015 – 56,938 miles
  • 2014 – 54,942 miles
  • 2013 – 51,272 miles
  • 2012 – 44,221 miles
  • 2011 – 32,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,133 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,133 miles
    Test number
    924411436565
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail89,133 miles (+2,825)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,133 miles
    Test number
    332414373721
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass86,308 miles (+3,742)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,308 miles
    Test number
    596029156063
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass82,566 miles (+60)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    354237538640
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail82,506 miles (+3,669)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,506 miles
    Test number
    223227129792
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass78,837 miles (+3,127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,837 miles
    Test number
    531677803040
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass75,710 miles (+2,663)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,710 miles
    Test number
    825361025536
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass73,047 miles (+1,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    906006848746
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass71,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,466 miles
    Test number
    570997193758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,466 miles (+2,928)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,466 miles
    Test number
    838213530124
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass68,538 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,538 miles
    Test number
    186778172753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,956 miles
    Test number
    263074673631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,956 miles (+2,443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,956 miles
    Test number
    393045340034
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass63,513 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    564099839315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,777 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    134689370166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,938 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,938 miles
    Test number
    537900325116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,942 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    316281524198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,272 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    149758223171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,221 miles (+11,838)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,221 miles
    Test number
    829968612191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass32,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,383 miles
    Test number
    807384731111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,383 miles1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,383 miles
    Test number
    835613531100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteOil on min.

Questions about LP08 FUG

Does LP08 FUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 FUG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FUG?
The MOT on LP08 FUG is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 FUG done?
LP08 FUG was recorded at 89,133 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
Has LP08 FUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FUG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 FUG 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 FUG find?
LP08 FUG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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