Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LP08 MXWMOT history
LP08 MXW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,523 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 80,523 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,746 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 MXW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 MXW was last recorded at 80,523 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,651 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 872 miles
- Average per year
- 4,746 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,523 miles
- 2025 – 79,651 miles
- 2024 – 78,236 miles
- 2023 – 77,578 miles
- 2021 – 75,987 miles
- 2020 – 75,302 miles
- 2019 – 72,958 miles
- 2018 – 71,691 miles
- 2017 – 70,095 miles
- 2016 – 68,571 miles
- 2015 – 59,954 miles
- 2014 – 51,384 miles
- 2013 – 42,454 miles
- 2012 – 32,714 miles
- 2011 – 12,169 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,523 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower lower front outer sill damaged
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 Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Panel Heavily Damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Emissions test passed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,523 miles (+872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 80,523 miles
- Test number
- 348805296731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower lower front outer sill damaged
Pass79,651 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 79,651 miles
- Test number
- 771282831904
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail79,609 miles (+1,373)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,609 miles
- Test number
- 666701827096
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side sill heavily dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre out of shape
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,236 miles (+658)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 78,236 miles
- Test number
- 583997763508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side sill heavily dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,578 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 77,578 miles
- Test number
- 740706346889
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Panel Heavily Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,573 miles (+1,586)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,573 miles
- Test number
- 991022787647
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Panel Heavily Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,987 miles (+685)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 75,987 miles
- Test number
- 969121925073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,302 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 75,302 miles
- Test number
- 674989263840
- AdvisoryEmissions test passed
Pass72,958 miles (+1,267)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 72,958 miles
- Test number
- 840581783532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,691 miles (+1,596)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,691 miles
- Test number
- 711951726942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,095 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 70,095 miles
- Test number
- 920034690843
- AdvisoryEmissions test passed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass68,571 miles (+8,617)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 68,571 miles
- Test number
- 681844865840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,954 miles (+8,570)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 59,954 miles
- Test number
- 266890215210
- NoteN/s/f outer cv boot very slightly damp
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and tyre wearing out of shape
- NoteStonechips and small cracks in windscreen
Pass51,384 miles (+8,930)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,384 miles
- Test number
- 129109504243
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,454 miles (+9,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 42,454 miles
- Test number
- 625901733260
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass32,714 miles (+20,545)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,714 miles
- Test number
- 766926722270
- NoteFront number plate has small crack still secure and easly readable
- NoteRear disc,s slightly worn OK for MOT
Pass12,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 12,169 miles
- Test number
- 878607921295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 MXW
- Does LP08 MXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 MXW is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 MXW?
- The MOT on LP08 MXW is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 MXW done?
- LP08 MXW was recorded at 80,523 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,746 miles a year.
- Has LP08 MXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 MXW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 MXW 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 MXW find?
- LP08 MXW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower lower front outer sill damaged.
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