
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LP08 NHMMOT history
LP08 NHM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,153 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 187,153 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,732 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 NHM
- 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
- 14 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 NHM was last recorded at 187,153 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,153 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,732 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 187,153 miles
- 2024 – 182,129 miles
- 2023 – 171,701 miles
- 2022 – 159,774 miles
- 2021 – 147,614 miles
- 2020 – 144,324 miles
- 2019 – 138,984 miles
- 2018 – 133,951 miles
- 2017 – 129,768 miles
- 2016 – 122,820 miles
- 2015 – 117,637 miles
- 2014 – 110,803 miles
- 2013 – 96,905 miles
- 2012 – 82,809 miles
- 2011 – 76,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,153 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 187,153 miles
- Test number
- 348983070611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail187,153 miles (+5,024)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,153 miles
- Test number
- 585559183713
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass182,129 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 182,129 miles
- Test number
- 679961237697
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail182,125 miles (+10,424)1 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,125 miles
- Test number
- 601234586902
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,701 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 171,701 miles
- Test number
- 242052195969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail171,698 miles (+11,924)6 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,698 miles
- Test number
- 741730234645
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,774 miles (+7)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 159,774 miles
- Test number
- 556302176573
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 15 Years Old 205/55/16 91V
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components
Fail159,767 miles (+12,153)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,767 miles
- Test number
- 277159635731
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components
Pass147,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 147,614 miles
- Test number
- 707059474230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,614 miles (+3,290)2 major4 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,614 miles
- Test number
- 205005160951
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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))
Pass144,324 miles (+5,340)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 144,324 miles
- Test number
- 332937894594
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,984 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 138,984 miles
- Test number
- 126523551008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyre treads starting to crack
Fail138,984 miles (+5,033)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,984 miles
- Test number
- 703113027196
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyre treads starting to crack
Pass133,951 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 133,951 miles
- Test number
- 779659427822
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail133,951 miles (+4,183)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,951 miles
- Test number
- 333124156905
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,768 miles (+71)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 129,768 miles
- Test number
- 864934120548
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
- AdvisorySlight bind to o/s rear brake ( pad low ).
Fail129,697 miles (+6,877)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,697 miles
- Test number
- 521516513409
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
- AdvisorySlight bind to o/s rear brake ( pad low ).
Pass122,820 miles (+5,183)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 122,820 miles
- Test number
- 718783715285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement aft bush. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement aft bush. (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,637 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 117,637 miles
- Test number
- 830470039828
- AdvisoryStone chips and wiper marks to windscreen
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail117,637 miles (+6,834)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,637 miles
- Test number
- 804762130834
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryStone chips and wiper marks to windscreen
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass110,803 miles (+13,898)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 110,803 miles
- Test number
- 547315864218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteStonechips and wiper marks to windscreen
Pass96,905 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 96,905 miles
- Test number
- 166991263269
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail96,905 miles (+14,096)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,905 miles
- Test number
- 397811963232
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass82,809 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 82,809 miles
- Test number
- 328109162422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,861 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 76,861 miles
- Test number
- 276370721203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,861 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,861 miles
- Test number
- 157660421282
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LP08 NHM
- Does LP08 NHM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 NHM is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 NHM?
- The MOT on LP08 NHM is valid until 12 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 NHM done?
- LP08 NHM was recorded at 187,153 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,732 miles a year.
- Has LP08 NHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 NHM has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 NHM 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 NHM find?
- LP08 NHM passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch, and 1 more.
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