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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 KTVMOT history

LP08 KTV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LP08 KTV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,145 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 KTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 KTV was last recorded at 51,145 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2019: 47,341 miles, lower than 73,514 miles on 31 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,771 miles · 15 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,374 miles
Average per year
1,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,145 miles
  • 2021 – 49,771 miles
  • 2020 – 48,508 miles
  • 2019 – 47,355 miles
  • 2018 – 73,514 miles
  • 2017 – 70,880 miles
  • 2016 – 67,236 miles
  • 2014 – 38,444 miles
  • 2013 – 36,642 miles
  • 2012 – 35,948 miles
  • 2011 – 30,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,145 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,145 miles (+1,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,145 miles
    Test number
    571901069125
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass49,771 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,771 miles
    Test number
    375002455577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail49,770 miles (+1,262)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,770 miles
    Test number
    392302569708
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,508 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,508 miles
    Test number
    787107889010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,355 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    531408547986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,341 miles (-26,173)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,341 miles
    Test number
    921342544330
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass73,514 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,514 miles
    Test number
    646480742957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,880 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,880 miles
    Test number
    195401085001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,236 miles
    Test number
    253064450496
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail67,236 miles (+28,792)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,236 miles
    Test number
    655013574510
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass38,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    207116604281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail38,444 miles (+1,802)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    736825904299
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass36,642 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,642 miles
    Test number
    388807213462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,948 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,948 miles
    Test number
    397095932438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    207733321275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,271 miles (+1,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    545902621255
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Fail29,033 miles8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,033 miles
    Test number
    259086141448
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Questions about LP08 KTV

Does LP08 KTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 KTV is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 KTV?
The MOT on LP08 KTV is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 KTV done?
LP08 KTV was recorded at 51,145 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 1,518 miles a year.
Has LP08 KTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 KTV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LP08 KTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 KTV find?
LP08 KTV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage.

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