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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 WFJMOT history

LP08 WFJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LP08 WFJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,331 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 WFJ
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
22 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 WFJ was last recorded at 131,331 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 8,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,177 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,154 miles
Average per year
6,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,331 miles
  • 2024 – 123,177 miles
  • 2023 – 112,960 miles
  • 2022 – 100,131 miles
  • 2021 – 88,131 miles
  • 2020 – 87,052 miles
  • 2019 – 84,495 miles
  • 2018 – 77,678 miles
  • 2017 – 67,595 miles
  • 2016 – 56,293 miles
  • 2015 – 53,940 miles
  • 2014 – 51,311 miles
  • 2013 – 48,601 miles
  • 2012 – 43,968 miles
  • 2011 – 40,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,331 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,331 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,331 miles
    Test number
    332303976738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,331 miles (+8,154)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,331 miles
    Test number
    811613059226
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,177 miles (+10,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,177 miles
    Test number
    295306658387
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,960 miles (+12,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,960 miles
    Test number
    518657729163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,131 miles (+12,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,131 miles
    Test number
    712544055627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,131 miles (+1,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,131 miles
    Test number
    403542316004
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass87,052 miles (+2,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,052 miles
    Test number
    647125684320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some brake pipes

  8. Pass84,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,495 miles
    Test number
    105816414912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,494 miles (+6,816)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,494 miles
    Test number
    635936576699
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    112455190503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,678 miles (+10,083)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    605079949461
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass67,595 miles (+11,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,595 miles
    Test number
    920778691946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass56,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,293 miles
    Test number
    717441659550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,293 miles (+2,353)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,293 miles
    Test number
    492488376533
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass53,940 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,940 miles
    Test number
    837815025227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  16. Pass51,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    985190034245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  17. Fail51,311 miles (+2,710)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    887910534292
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  18. Pass48,601 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    415580443257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,599 miles (+4,631)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    328509733495
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass43,968 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,968 miles
    Test number
    167801122208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,752 miles
    Test number
    569110831244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 WFJ

Does LP08 WFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 WFJ is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 WFJ?
The MOT on LP08 WFJ is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 WFJ done?
LP08 WFJ was recorded at 131,331 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,377 miles a year.
Has LP08 WFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 WFJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 WFJ 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 WFJ find?
LP08 WFJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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