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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 MXUMOT history

LP08 MXU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LP08 MXU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,370 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 MXU
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
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 MXU was last recorded at 97,370 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,370 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,370 miles
  • 2024 – 96,737 miles
  • 2023 – 95,208 miles
  • 2022 – 90,027 miles
  • 2021 – 85,005 miles
  • 2020 – 77,732 miles
  • 2019 – 73,802 miles
  • 2018 – 68,674 miles
  • 2017 – 63,804 miles
  • 2016 – 55,990 miles
  • 2015 – 50,719 miles
  • 2014 – 46,305 miles
  • 2013 – 41,215 miles
  • 2012 – 37,849 miles
  • 2011 – 32,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,370 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,370 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    297650550300
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  2. Fail97,370 miles (+633)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    265316005417
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  3. Pass96,737 miles (+1,529)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,737 miles
    Test number
    744680371312
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass95,208 miles (+5,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    809804403107
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass90,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    590736947976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,027 miles (+5,022)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    935585890260
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,005 miles (+7,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    740786031606
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass77,732 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,732 miles
    Test number
    813856159677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chain guard missing

  9. Pass73,802 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    769552248475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,674 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    302564717715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,804 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,804 miles
    Test number
    271026158277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,803 miles (+7,813)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    758185979694
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass55,990 miles (+5,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    755347778399
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  14. Pass50,719 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,719 miles
    Test number
    167550295176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,305 miles (+5,090)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,305 miles
    Test number
    405640014279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass41,215 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,215 miles
    Test number
    685993113256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,849 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,849 miles
    Test number
    475016012299
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  18. Pass37,849 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,849 miles
    Test number
    967726412219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,068 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,068 miles
    Test number
    678327811283
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on extreme inner edges.
    • NoteNearside indicator repeater lens broken,light operation ok for mot.
    • NoteWiper blades begining to split and smear, only just passable.

Questions about LP08 MXU

Does LP08 MXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 MXU is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 MXU?
The MOT on LP08 MXU is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 MXU done?
LP08 MXU was recorded at 97,370 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,592 miles a year.
Has LP08 MXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 MXU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 MXU 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 MXU find?
LP08 MXU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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