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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 KTXMOT history

LP08 KTX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

LP08 KTX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,161 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 KTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 KTX was last recorded at 151,161 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 11,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,475 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,686 miles
Average per year
8,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,161 miles
  • 2024 – 139,475 miles
  • 2023 – 127,248 miles
  • 2022 – 117,072 miles
  • 2021 – 107,124 miles
  • 2020 – 99,445 miles
  • 2019 – 87,367 miles
  • 2018 – 77,964 miles
  • 2017 – 71,096 miles
  • 2016 – 63,851 miles
  • 2015 – 57,297 miles
  • 2014 – 50,439 miles
  • 2012 – 37,025 miles
  • 2011 – 24,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,161 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,161 miles (+11,686)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,161 miles
    Test number
    898763987892
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass139,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,475 miles
    Test number
    811962220719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail139,472 miles (+12,224)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,472 miles
    Test number
    638045982135
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass127,248 miles (+10,176)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    275260919564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,072 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,072 miles
    Test number
    632248566903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,972 miles (+9,848)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,972 miles
    Test number
    864256192414
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront stone chips in windcsreen o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning ligth on
  7. Pass107,124 miles (+7,679)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,124 miles
    Test number
    964202773008
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing liner damaged - unlikely to come adrift from vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front stone chip in screen less than 10mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass99,445 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,445 miles
    Test number
    545158205762
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing liner damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail99,443 miles (+12,076)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    644957515673
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer part of lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing liner damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass87,367 miles (+9,403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    340228912171
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap missing
  11. Pass77,964 miles (+6,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,964 miles
    Test number
    989958911618
    • AdvisoryFuel filler flap broken off
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
  12. Pass71,096 miles (+7,245)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    891391977383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    961756013277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items
  14. Fail63,851 miles (+6,554)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    393447625319
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items
  15. Pass57,297 miles (+6,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    958732315115
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass50,439 miles (+13,414)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    755118714126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,025 miles (+12,833)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,025 miles
    Test number
    856226772267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  18. Pass24,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,192 miles
    Test number
    995056711203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 KTX

Does LP08 KTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 KTX is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 KTX?
The MOT on LP08 KTX is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 KTX done?
LP08 KTX was recorded at 151,161 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 8,942 miles a year.
Has LP08 KTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 KTX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 KTX 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 KTX find?
LP08 KTX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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