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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 NTMMOT history

LP08 NTM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LP08 NTM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,488 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 NTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 NTM was last recorded at 166,488 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 12,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,589 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,899 miles
Average per year
7,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,488 miles
  • 2025 – 153,589 miles
  • 2024 – 142,833 miles
  • 2023 – 137,024 miles
  • 2022 – 132,651 miles
  • 2021 – 129,274 miles
  • 2019 – 120,869 miles
  • 2018 – 112,845 miles
  • 2017 – 103,896 miles
  • 2016 – 94,274 miles
  • 2015 – 87,640 miles
  • 2014 – 83,294 miles
  • 2013 – 80,215 miles
  • 2012 – 68,019 miles
  • 2011 – 58,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,488 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,488 miles (+12,899)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,488 miles
    Test number
    618173675572
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,589 miles (+10,756)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,589 miles
    Test number
    368477584262
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,833 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,833 miles
    Test number
    586552812303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,832 miles (+5,808)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,832 miles
    Test number
    913304895705
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,024 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,024 miles
    Test number
    521005509461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,023 miles (+4,372)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,023 miles
    Test number
    467186009867
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass132,651 miles (+3,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,651 miles
    Test number
    580142584968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass129,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,274 miles
    Test number
    801442192591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Fail129,274 miles (+8,405)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,274 miles
    Test number
    375560866004
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Pass120,869 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,869 miles
    Test number
    699928614134
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Fail120,869 miles (+8,024)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,869 miles
    Test number
    647852881300
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass112,845 miles (+8,949)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,845 miles
    Test number
    257637180229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s side repeater
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass103,896 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,896 miles
    Test number
    858358841132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,274 miles (+6,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,274 miles
    Test number
    566319683212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE AGEING

  15. Pass87,640 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    156367095116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,294 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,294 miles
    Test number
    558351884135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,215 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,215 miles
    Test number
    188383203208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,552 miles (+11,533)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,552 miles
    Test number
    607196893160
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  19. Pass68,019 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,019 miles
    Test number
    505882892162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,877 miles (+9,198)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,877 miles
    Test number
    286898982444
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass58,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,679 miles
    Test number
    279482701273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 NTM

Does LP08 NTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 NTM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 NTM?
The MOT on LP08 NTM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 NTM done?
LP08 NTM was recorded at 166,488 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,431 miles a year.
Has LP08 NTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 NTM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 NTM 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 NTM find?
LP08 NTM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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