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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 NSYMOT history

LP08 NSY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LP08 NSY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,881 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 NSY
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
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 NSY was last recorded at 137,881 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,935 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,946 miles
Average per year
7,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,881 miles
  • 2025 – 132,935 miles
  • 2023 – 123,891 miles
  • 2021 – 112,636 miles
  • 2020 – 103,169 miles
  • 2019 – 97,152 miles
  • 2018 – 91,917 miles
  • 2017 – 86,886 miles
  • 2016 – 82,173 miles
  • 2015 – 67,728 miles
  • 2014 – 52,218 miles
  • 2013 – 37,780 miles
  • 2012 – 36,849 miles
  • 2011 – 31,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,881 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,881 miles (+4,946)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,881 miles
    Test number
    155880550865
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  2. Pass132,935 miles (+9,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,935 miles
    Test number
    387755568116
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens damaged

  3. Pass123,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,891 miles
    Test number
    441757787404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,885 miles (+4,431)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,885 miles
    Test number
    934256448469
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,454 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    923195726417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail119,434 miles (+6,798)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    529289208786
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,636 miles (+5,101)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,636 miles
    Test number
    896404286025
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass107,535 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,535 miles
    Test number
    992244980906
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail107,535 miles (+4,366)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,535 miles
    Test number
    562966270425
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass103,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,169 miles
    Test number
    656170130302
    • 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 mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail103,169 miles (+6,017)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,169 miles
    Test number
    671638532168
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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 mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,152 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,152 miles
    Test number
    488173314139
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  13. Fail97,151 miles (+5,234)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,151 miles
    Test number
    345353089981
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary latch semi seized
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  14. Pass91,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,917 miles
    Test number
    896689980225
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail91,917 miles (+5,031)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,917 miles
    Test number
    256719399418
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,886 miles (+4,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    730312759564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Pass82,173 miles (+14,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    907590989688
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass67,728 miles (+15,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    755035345014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    946575954062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail52,218 miles (+14,438)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,218 miles
    Test number
    187515954032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,780 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,780 miles
    Test number
    127245863448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    419291002282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail36,848 miles (+5,133)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,848 miles
    Test number
    306391802457
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass31,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,715 miles
    Test number
    345110091116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 NSY

Does LP08 NSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 NSY is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 NSY?
The MOT on LP08 NSY is valid until 3 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 NSY done?
LP08 NSY was recorded at 137,881 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,283 miles a year.
Has LP08 NSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 NSY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 NSY 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 NSY find?
LP08 NSY passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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