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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 WTRMOT history

LP08 WTR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LP08 WTR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,993 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 WTR
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
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 WTR was last recorded at 155,993 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,462 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,531 miles
Average per year
8,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,993 miles
  • 2025 – 153,462 miles
  • 2024 – 147,871 miles
  • 2023 – 144,220 miles
  • 2022 – 140,857 miles
  • 2021 – 135,602 miles
  • 2020 – 132,392 miles
  • 2018 – 127,740 miles
  • 2017 – 111,063 miles
  • 2016 – 91,538 miles
  • 2015 – 76,535 miles
  • 2013 – 56,054 miles
  • 2012 – 42,075 miles
  • 2011 – 29,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,993 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Wiper misshaped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,993 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,993 miles
    Test number
    636675283602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,462 miles (+5,591)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,462 miles
    Test number
    572289816884
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass147,871 miles (+3,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,871 miles
    Test number
    271957113396
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass144,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,220 miles
    Test number
    138649719646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,220 miles (+3,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,220 miles
    Test number
    914779824805
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,857 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,857 miles
    Test number
    361605178861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,602 miles (+3,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,602 miles
    Test number
    700945390496
    • 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))

  8. Pass132,392 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,392 miles
    Test number
    857556911377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,740 miles
    Test number
    430699670934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,740 miles (+8,180)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,740 miles
    Test number
    661130071184
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass119,560 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,560 miles
    Test number
    115131273305
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper misshaped
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail119,526 miles (+8,463)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,526 miles
    Test number
    299468305884
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper misshaped
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass111,063 miles (+19,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,063 miles
    Test number
    926774337877
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass91,538 miles (+15,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,538 miles
    Test number
    110214978256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass76,535 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,535 miles
    Test number
    295234615061
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail76,535 miles (+20,481)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,535 miles
    Test number
    446084615062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass56,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    268894033274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,054 miles (+102)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    599854833211
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail55,952 miles (+13,877)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,952 miles
    Test number
    278269923255
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
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    • NoteFuel conditioner advised due to dense black smoke omitted when purging
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has a large screw imbedded

  20. Pass42,075 miles (+12,263)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    837635332204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,812 miles
    Test number
    915622891173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 WTR

Does LP08 WTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 WTR is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 WTR?
The MOT on LP08 WTR is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 WTR done?
LP08 WTR was recorded at 155,993 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 8,307 miles a year.
Has LP08 WTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 WTR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 WTR 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 WTR find?
LP08 WTR passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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