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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 MXTMOT history

LP08 MXT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

LP08 MXT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
74,935 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 MXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 MXT was last recorded at 74,935 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,389 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
546 miles
Average per year
4,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,935 miles
  • 2024 – 66,184 miles
  • 2023 – 53,165 miles
  • 2022 – 45,019 miles
  • 2021 – 38,155 miles
  • 2020 – 33,123 miles
  • 2019 – 29,272 miles
  • 2018 – 26,113 miles
  • 2017 – 23,162 miles
  • 2016 – 20,585 miles
  • 2015 – 16,147 miles
  • 2014 – 14,183 miles
  • 2013 – 10,620 miles
  • 2012 – 8,410 miles
  • 2011 – 6,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,935 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,935 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    197105192414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,389 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    701799564666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,184 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,184 miles
    Test number
    512015102755
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,184 miles (+13,019)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,184 miles
    Test number
    810000439973
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 y 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass53,165 miles (+5)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,165 miles
    Test number
    933760714510
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail53,160 miles (+8,141)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    229366657280
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,019 miles (+6,864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,019 miles
    Test number
    776135374793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder of tread
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside rear bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing

  8. Pass38,155 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    38,155 miles
    Test number
    824510244901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged

  9. Fail38,155 miles (+5,032)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,155 miles
    Test number
    473272144666
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater intermittently working and not working

  10. Pass33,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    33,123 miles
    Test number
    885340941590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,123 miles (+3,851)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,123 miles
    Test number
    102688360695
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass29,272 miles (+3,159)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,272 miles
    Test number
    855815352688
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass26,113 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,113 miles
    Test number
    480467529805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,162 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,162 miles
    Test number
    514163112255
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished

  15. Pass20,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,585 miles
    Test number
    438298602413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,585 miles (+4,438)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,585 miles
    Test number
    580020335305
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass16,147 miles (+1,964)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,147 miles
    Test number
    838083115296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s front and o/s/r tyres showing deterioration

  18. Pass14,183 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,183 miles
    Test number
    717563054279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,620 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,620 miles
    Test number
    976080253255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,410 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,410 miles
    Test number
    866334622282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    6,210 miles
    Test number
    395896411208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 MXT

Does LP08 MXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 MXT expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 MXT?
The MOT on LP08 MXT expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 MXT done?
LP08 MXT was recorded at 74,935 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 4,886 miles a year.
Has LP08 MXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 MXT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 MXT 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 MXT find?
LP08 MXT passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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