Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LP08 NSUMOT history
LP08 NSU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,019 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 167,019 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 NSU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 NSU was last recorded at 167,019 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 9,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 157,421 miles · 29 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,598 miles
- Average per year
- 9,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 167,019 miles
- 2024 – 157,421 miles
- 2023 – 146,649 miles
- 2022 – 137,515 miles
- 2021 – 127,579 miles
- 2020 – 118,779 miles
- 2019 – 111,995 miles
- 2018 – 111,983 miles
- 2017 – 111,621 miles
- 2016 – 103,021 miles
- 2015 – 88,590 miles
- 2014 – 76,707 miles
- 2013 – 60,945 miles
- 2012 – 47,094 miles
- 2011 – 40,950 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,019 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,019 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 167,019 miles
- Test number
- 589106414903
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))
Fail167,019 miles (+9,598)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,019 miles
- Test number
- 452239317028
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))
Pass157,421 miles (+71)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 157,421 miles
- Test number
- 747315751190
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4
Fail157,350 miles (+10,701)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,350 miles
- Test number
- 562575441959
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4
Pass146,649 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 146,649 miles
- Test number
- 201969944532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,546 miles (+9,031)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,546 miles
- Test number
- 737532718940
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak.under side ,exhaust slightly corroded.
Pass137,515 miles (+9,936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 137,515 miles
- Test number
- 111079112515
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil sump ,under side both rear shocker slightly corrded.
Pass127,579 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 127,579 miles
- Test number
- 301174367868
- AdvisoryUndersides general surface Rust.
Fail127,579 miles (+8,800)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,579 miles
- Test number
- 621449712556
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUndersides general surface Rust.
Pass118,779 miles (+6,784)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 118,779 miles
- Test number
- 431051066057
- MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front side windows tinted (3.2 (b) (i))
Pass111,995 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 111,995 miles
- Test number
- 109301552185
- AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail111,983 miles (+362)4 dangerous18 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,983 miles
- Test number
- 389306604645
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorRear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 111,621 miles
- Test number
- 197986160757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,621 miles (+8,600)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,621 miles
- Test number
- 747118755290
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass103,021 miles (+14,431)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 103,021 miles
- Test number
- 186430915290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,590 miles (+11,883)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 88,590 miles
- Test number
- 768602665004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,707 miles (+15,762)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 76,707 miles
- Test number
- 109676154470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,945 miles (+13,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,945 miles
- Test number
- 287282073083
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 47,094 miles
- Test number
- 159113952088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,094 miles (+6,144)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,094 miles
- Test number
- 815324952076
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass40,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 40,950 miles
- Test number
- 407854911298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 NSU
- Does LP08 NSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 NSU expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 NSU?
- The MOT on LP08 NSU expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 NSU done?
- LP08 NSU was recorded at 167,019 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 9,310 miles a year.
- Has LP08 NSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 NSU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 NSU 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 NSU find?
- LP08 NSU passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts; tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4.
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