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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 NTCMOT history

LP08 NTC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 200,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

LP08 NTC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
200,284 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 NTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 NTC was last recorded at 200,284 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 4,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,514 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,770 miles
Average per year
14,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 200,284 miles
  • 2023 – 195,514 miles
  • 2022 – 180,927 miles
  • 2021 – 162,682 miles
  • 2020 – 143,979 miles
  • 2019 – 123,164 miles
  • 2018 – 103,063 miles
  • 2017 – 86,076 miles
  • 2016 – 66,971 miles
  • 2015 – 46,212 miles
  • 2014 – 28,678 miles
  • 2013 – 25,749 miles
  • 2012 – 22,040 miles
  • 2011 – 17,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail200,284 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to rotate wheel. Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill under coating bubbling (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail200,284 miles (+4,770)1 dangerous6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,284 miles
    Test number
    406539266928
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to rotate wheel. Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill under coating bubbling (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass195,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    195,514 miles
    Test number
    163862393601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail195,514 miles (+14,587)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,514 miles
    Test number
    286446943057
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inside out

  4. Pass180,927 miles (+18,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    180,927 miles
    Test number
    825926262709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass162,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,682 miles
    Test number
    836148553966
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from housing on end of cylinder head

  6. Fail162,682 miles (+18,703)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,682 miles
    Test number
    165169485487
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from housing on end of cylinder head

  7. Pass143,979 miles (+20,815)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,979 miles
    Test number
    757080956511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,164 miles (+20,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    995369655300
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,063 miles (+16,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,063 miles
    Test number
    290461681494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass86,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,076 miles
    Test number
    317511773405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail86,076 miles (+19,105)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,076 miles
    Test number
    616467472025
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass66,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    155562413990
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped and close on inner edge

  13. Fail66,971 miles (+20,759)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    885903491823
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped and close on inner edge

  14. Pass46,212 miles (+17,534)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,212 miles
    Test number
    198507295466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass28,678 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,678 miles
    Test number
    946784394068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,749 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    435973093148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,040 miles (+4,419)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,040 miles
    Test number
    385674192184
    • NoteSlight oil leak top engine area
    • NoteSlight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

  18. Pass17,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,621 miles
    Test number
    308334001460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 NTC

Does LP08 NTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 NTC expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 NTC?
The MOT on LP08 NTC expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 NTC done?
LP08 NTC was recorded at 200,284 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 14,070 miles a year.
Has LP08 NTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 NTC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 NTC 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 NTC find?
LP08 NTC failed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 11 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 15 more.

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