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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 WTCMOT history

LP08 WTC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LP08 WTC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,414 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 WTC
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
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 WTC was last recorded at 84,414 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,639 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,775 miles
Average per year
4,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,414 miles
  • 2025 – 82,639 miles
  • 2024 – 81,058 miles
  • 2023 – 79,239 miles
  • 2022 – 77,575 miles
  • 2021 – 75,603 miles
  • 2020 – 73,992 miles
  • 2019 – 70,462 miles
  • 2018 – 68,226 miles
  • 2017 – 65,608 miles
  • 2016 – 62,705 miles
  • 2015 – 59,668 miles
  • 2014 – 55,922 miles
  • 2013 – 51,373 miles
  • 2012 – 35,670 miles
  • 2011 – 15,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,414 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear tyres over 10 years old

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,414 miles (+1,775)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,414 miles
    Test number
    624542088117
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres over 10 years old
  2. Pass82,639 miles (+1,581)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    418526008972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass81,058 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,058 miles
    Test number
    750733269518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,239 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    209979172864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,575 miles (+1,972)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,575 miles
    Test number
    864720614912
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass75,603 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,603 miles
    Test number
    560399333065
    • 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))
  7. Pass73,992 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    986328831956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    841112747595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,426 miles (+2,200)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    954429525348
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass68,226 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,226 miles
    Test number
    772261894491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,608 miles (+2,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,608 miles
    Test number
    660939752991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass62,705 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,705 miles
    Test number
    638758675142
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Fail62,673 miles (+3,005)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    705779055421
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass59,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    628319785078
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Fail59,668 miles (+3,746)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    667149285008
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass55,922 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    968167694017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,373 miles (+15,703)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    257163093017
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise tracking
  18. Pass35,670 miles (+20,133)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,670 miles
    Test number
    605902702171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,537 miles
    Test number
    158064201191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,537 miles
    Test number
    967643001187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 WTC

Does LP08 WTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 WTC is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 WTC?
The MOT on LP08 WTC is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 WTC done?
LP08 WTC was recorded at 84,414 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,444 miles a year.
Has LP08 WTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 WTC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LP08 WTC 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 WTC find?
LP08 WTC passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 3 more.

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