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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 NPZMOT history

LP08 NPZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

LP08 NPZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
150,915 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 NPZ
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
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 NPZ was last recorded at 150,915 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 6,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,272 miles · 18 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,643 miles
Average per year
8,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,915 miles
  • 2021 – 144,272 miles
  • 2020 – 137,979 miles
  • 2019 – 131,648 miles
  • 2018 – 123,816 miles
  • 2017 – 116,096 miles
  • 2016 – 108,293 miles
  • 2015 – 102,044 miles
  • 2014 – 95,834 miles
  • 2013 – 83,475 miles
  • 2012 – 69,978 miles
  • 2011 – 58,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,915 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,915 miles (+6,643)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,915 miles
    Test number
    598193713093
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,272 miles (+6,293)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,272 miles
    Test number
    606812120080
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass137,979 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,979 miles
    Test number
    803719010120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,969 miles (+6,321)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,969 miles
    Test number
    859866886071
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,648 miles (+7,832)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    644057491204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge v close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass123,816 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,816 miles
    Test number
    220709185516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail123,804 miles (+7,708)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,804 miles
    Test number
    825211617564
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass116,096 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,096 miles
    Test number
    188085217080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail116,077 miles (+7,784)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,077 miles
    Test number
    332370411071
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass108,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,293 miles
    Test number
    557430783318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail108,293 miles (+6,249)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,293 miles
    Test number
    810944275086
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass102,044 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    968934395105
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail102,044 miles (+6,210)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    165724595129
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass95,834 miles (+12,359)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    865042814268
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  15. Pass83,475 miles (+13,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,475 miles
    Test number
    645023713207
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  16. Fail69,978 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,978 miles
    Test number
    395952312436
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass69,978 miles (+11,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,978 miles
    Test number
    869752212231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass58,099 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    217803901269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,784 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    755947791189
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LP08 NPZ

Does LP08 NPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 NPZ expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 NPZ?
The MOT on LP08 NPZ expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 NPZ done?
LP08 NPZ was recorded at 150,915 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 8,409 miles a year.
Has LP08 NPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 NPZ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LP08 NPZ 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 NPZ find?
LP08 NPZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens damaged; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split, and 4 more.

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