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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LP08 VJMMOT history

LP08 VJM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LP08 VJM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,487 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VJM
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
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VJM was last recorded at 83,487 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,053 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,434 miles
Average per year
4,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,487 miles
  • 2024 – 80,053 miles
  • 2023 – 76,660 miles
  • 2022 – 73,602 miles
  • 2021 – 70,880 miles
  • 2020 – 67,102 miles
  • 2019 – 63,465 miles
  • 2018 – 54,108 miles
  • 2017 – 48,132 miles
  • 2016 – 38,534 miles
  • 2015 – 36,389 miles
  • 2014 – 35,118 miles
  • 2013 – 30,995 miles
  • 2012 – 29,364 miles
  • 2011 – 22,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,487 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,487 miles (+3,434)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,487 miles
    Test number
    505497472829
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,053 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    378580260432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,660 miles
    Test number
    280495473745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail76,659 miles (+3,057)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,659 miles
    Test number
    617035813125
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass73,602 miles (+2,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,602 miles
    Test number
    198757311662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres slight edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres slight edge wear at inner shoulders and slight perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,880 miles (+3,778)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,880 miles
    Test number
    127372816087
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint sleeve corroded and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass67,102 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    790079618773
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease starting to seep through but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease starting to seep through but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail67,101 miles (+3,636)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,101 miles
    Test number
    161933345508
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease starting to seep through but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease starting to seep through but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass63,465 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,465 miles
    Test number
    228817511900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,108 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,108 miles
    Test number
    764287695907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,132 miles (+9,598)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,132 miles
    Test number
    367076763858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,534 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,534 miles
    Test number
    421785158926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,638 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    206549471466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,389 miles
    Test number
    657534375119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,389 miles (+1,271)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,389 miles
    Test number
    718674875193
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass35,118 miles (+4,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    775959984184
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass30,995 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,995 miles
    Test number
    118612093199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,364 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    618640102200
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  19. Pass29,364 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    766090002293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,959 miles
    Test number
    498100791133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 VJM

Does LP08 VJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VJM is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VJM?
The MOT on LP08 VJM is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 VJM done?
LP08 VJM was recorded at 83,487 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,201 miles a year.
Has LP08 VJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VJM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 VJM 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 VJM find?
LP08 VJM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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