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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 RLZMOT history

LP08 RLZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LP08 RLZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,824 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 RLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 RLZ was last recorded at 117,824 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 11,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,132 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,692 miles
Average per year
6,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,824 miles
  • 2025 – 106,132 miles
  • 2024 – 94,393 miles
  • 2023 – 83,605 miles
  • 2022 – 81,339 miles
  • 2021 – 76,696 miles
  • 2019 – 70,065 miles
  • 2018 – 63,436 miles
  • 2017 – 58,101 miles
  • 2016 – 51,806 miles
  • 2015 – 46,220 miles
  • 2014 – 40,761 miles
  • 2013 – 33,928 miles
  • 2012 – 28,567 miles
  • 2011 – 23,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,824 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,824 miles (+11,692)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,824 miles
    Test number
    945557742321
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,132 miles (+95)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,132 miles
    Test number
    949646289827
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,037 miles (+11,644)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,037 miles
    Test number
    116676090417
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    226748951228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,393 miles (+10,788)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    421489971160
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,605 miles
    Test number
    435123905673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,601 miles (+2,262)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,601 miles
    Test number
    411344240384
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,339 miles (+4,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,339 miles
    Test number
    837754442064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,696 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,696 miles
    Test number
    539201730738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTurbo pipe split

  10. Fail76,693 miles (+6,628)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,693 miles
    Test number
    841598283651
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTurbo pipe split

  11. Pass70,065 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,065 miles
    Test number
    889011241606
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail70,065 miles (+6,629)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,065 miles
    Test number
    346562246783
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass63,436 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    485908801588
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail63,426 miles (+5,325)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,426 miles
    Test number
    299923628662
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass58,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    537673000001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail58,101 miles (+6,295)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    554089434442
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass51,806 miles (+5,586)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,806 miles
    Test number
    691341854032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass46,220 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    255657485102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,761 miles (+6,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,761 miles
    Test number
    776378674139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,928 miles
    Test number
    107892583108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Fail33,928 miles (+5,361)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,928 miles
    Test number
    355232083197
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Pass28,567 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,567 miles
    Test number
    227276982188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,162 miles
    Test number
    727465111211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  24. Fail23,162 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,162 miles
    Test number
    179085511241
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Questions about LP08 RLZ

Does LP08 RLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 RLZ is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 RLZ?
The MOT on LP08 RLZ is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 RLZ done?
LP08 RLZ was recorded at 117,824 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,276 miles a year.
Has LP08 RLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 RLZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 RLZ 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 RLZ find?
LP08 RLZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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