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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 VJOMOT history

LP08 VJO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

LP08 VJO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
142,065 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VJO was last recorded at 142,065 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 4,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,527 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,538 miles
Average per year
9,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,065 miles
  • 2022 – 137,527 miles
  • 2021 – 133,498 miles
  • 2020 – 129,261 miles
  • 2019 – 123,079 miles
  • 2018 – 113,687 miles
  • 2017 – 102,876 miles
  • 2016 – 91,953 miles
  • 2015 – 66,979 miles
  • 2014 – 53,202 miles
  • 2013 – 46,302 miles
  • 2012 – 37,859 miles
  • 2011 – 28,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,065 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,065 miles (+4,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,065 miles
    Test number
    321320301852
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass137,527 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,527 miles
    Test number
    555206399844
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp is broken

  3. Fail137,527 miles (+4,029)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,527 miles
    Test number
    947018099401
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp is broken

  4. Pass133,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,498 miles
    Test number
    561996860671
    • 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))

  5. Fail133,498 miles (+21)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,498 miles
    Test number
    882086080097
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail133,477 miles (+22)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,477 miles
    Test number
    470286883893
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail133,455 miles (+4,194)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,455 miles
    Test number
    724320998956
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values smoke level = 4.49 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve down pipe to centre section has one band broken, exhaust still secure

  8. Pass129,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,261 miles
    Test number
    546547449343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail129,259 miles (+6,180)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,259 miles
    Test number
    283117592501
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,079 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,079 miles
    Test number
    240450938760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,687 miles
    Test number
    649273352744
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail113,679 miles (+10,803)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,679 miles
    Test number
    300217287936
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,876 miles (+10,923)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,876 miles
    Test number
    378914346579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,953 miles (+24,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,953 miles
    Test number
    758308924435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass66,979 miles (+13,777)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    979055135169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,202 miles (+6,900)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,202 miles
    Test number
    996939344114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,302 miles (+8,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,302 miles
    Test number
    107554213228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,859 miles (+9,629)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,859 miles
    Test number
    306746612496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,230 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,230 miles
    Test number
    636782101204
    • NoteUndershield fitted

Questions about LP08 VJO

Does LP08 VJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 VJO expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VJO?
The MOT on LP08 VJO expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 VJO done?
LP08 VJO was recorded at 142,065 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 9,084 miles a year.
Has LP08 VJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VJO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LP08 VJO 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 VJO find?
LP08 VJO passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde.

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