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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 RFEMOT history

LP08 RFE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.

LP08 RFE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2024
Mileage
137,260 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 RFE
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 10 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 RFE was last recorded at 137,260 miles on 5 Jun 2023, 6,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,353 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
6,907 miles
Average per year
9,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,260 miles
  • 2022 – 130,353 miles
  • 2021 – 118,552 miles
  • 2020 – 112,894 miles
  • 2019 – 104,120 miles
  • 2018 – 96,708 miles
  • 2017 – 79,006 miles
  • 2016 – 74,466 miles
  • 2015 – 61,859 miles
  • 2014 – 43,127 miles
  • 2013 – 37,219 miles
  • 2012 – 29,066 miles
  • 2011 – 21,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,260 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,260 miles
    Test number
    682071199104
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,246 miles (+6,893)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,246 miles
    Test number
    597899304084
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass130,353 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,353 miles
    Test number
    173890249689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,333 miles (+11,781)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,333 miles
    Test number
    405434908834
    • MajorEmissions not tested overheating (fan) (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass118,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,552 miles
    Test number
    793309357488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,552 miles (+5,658)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,552 miles
    Test number
    284895437370
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass112,894 miles (+8,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,894 miles
    Test number
    976616067505
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os/ns (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass104,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    347306286746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,120 miles (+7,412)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    895559149151
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass96,708 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,708 miles
    Test number
    105864318831
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail96,708 miles (+17,702)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,708 miles
    Test number
    477239826990
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass79,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    785499195144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,006 miles (+4,540)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    796722144381
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass74,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,466 miles
    Test number
    444074159059
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail74,466 miles (+12,607)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,466 miles
    Test number
    727762506912
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass61,859 miles (+18,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    267012515298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,127 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    519806114207
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished/cracking around edges-205/55wr16

  18. Fail43,127 miles (+5,908)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    185186914210
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished/cracking around edges-205/55wr16

  19. Pass37,219 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    448840913241
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  20. Fail37,219 miles (+8,153)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    615620213202
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  21. Pass29,066 miles (+7,110)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,066 miles
    Test number
    306092002422
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut on outer edge

  22. Pass21,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,956 miles
    Test number
    759712201248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 RFE

Does LP08 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 RFE expired on 10 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 RFE?
The MOT on LP08 RFE expired on 10 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 RFE done?
LP08 RFE was recorded at 137,260 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2023, an average of 9,711 miles a year.
Has LP08 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 RFE has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 RFE 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 RFE find?
LP08 RFE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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