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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

LP08 UCLMOT history

LP08 UCL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 179,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

LP08 UCL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
179,062 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 UCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 UCL was last recorded at 179,062 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,061 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,062 miles
  • 2023 – 179,044 miles
  • 2022 – 173,022 miles
  • 2021 – 166,431 miles
  • 2020 – 161,148 miles
  • 2019 – 156,458 miles
  • 2018 – 149,632 miles
  • 2017 – 143,368 miles
  • 2016 – 134,220 miles
  • 2015 – 123,654 miles
  • 2014 – 108,244 miles
  • 2013 – 85,894 miles
  • 2012 – 68,338 miles
  • 2011 – 49,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,062 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,062 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,062 miles
    Test number
    655390148069
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,061 miles (+17)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,061 miles
    Test number
    654301423075
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,044 miles (+6,022)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,044 miles
    Test number
    502535950969
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass173,022 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,022 miles
    Test number
    531756454954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,431 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,431 miles
    Test number
    629393357128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,148 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,148 miles
    Test number
    393472535254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,458 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,458 miles
    Test number
    308761605147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,632 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    149,632 miles
    Test number
    769501456762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,368 miles (+9,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,368 miles
    Test number
    629447798387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass134,220 miles (+10,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    134,220 miles
    Test number
    811167651693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,654 miles (+15,410)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,654 miles
    Test number
    720485341602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,244 miles (+22,350)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,244 miles
    Test number
    126394334296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,894 miles (+17,556)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    448538023232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,338 miles (+19,306)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,338 miles
    Test number
    325858632253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    305134221421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 UCL

Does LP08 UCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 UCL expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 UCL?
The MOT on LP08 UCL expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 UCL done?
LP08 UCL was recorded at 179,062 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 9,862 miles a year.
Has LP08 UCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 UCL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 UCL 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 UCL find?
LP08 UCL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inside, and 1 more.

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