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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 NHEMOT history

LP08 NHE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 267,297 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

LP08 NHE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
267,297 km
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,732 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 NHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 NHE was last recorded at 267,297 km on 15 Jan 2025, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,296 km · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 km
Average per year
14,732 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 267,297 km
  • 2024 – 251,159 km
  • 2021 – 214,952 km
  • 2020 – 203,525 km
  • 2019 – 192,436 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,297 km
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,297 km (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    267,297 km
    Test number
    929713898516
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail267,296 km (+16,137)2 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,296 km
    Test number
    739088184859
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass251,159 km1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    251,159 km
    Test number
    450986308818
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail251,158 km1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,158 km
    Test number
    431645825820
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass231,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    231,876 miles
    Test number
    815025643747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail231,876 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,876 miles
    Test number
    748526585800
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

  7. Pass214,952 km (+11,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    214,952 km
    Test number
    716459612027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass203,525 km (+11,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    203,525 km
    Test number
    486739913202
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers adrift

  9. Pass192,436 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    192,436 km
    Test number
    792905852540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,969 miles (+8,454)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,969 miles
    Test number
    230400763131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,515 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    944201366113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,376 miles (+8,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,376 miles
    Test number
    885221769653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail88,892 miles (+13,470)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    307522852901
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass75,422 miles (+9,729)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,422 miles
    Test number
    346226105159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,693 miles (+10,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,693 miles
    Test number
    477946024104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,031 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    629163423109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,003 miles (+8,053)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,003 miles
    Test number
    348643522247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail42,950 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    305920111239
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass42,950 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    469050711249
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LP08 NHE

Does LP08 NHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 NHE expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 NHE?
The MOT on LP08 NHE expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 NHE done?
LP08 NHE was recorded at 267,297 km at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 14,732 km a year.
Has LP08 NHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 NHE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 NHE 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 NHE find?
LP08 NHE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating, and 5 more.

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