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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 WUAMOT history

LP08 WUA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LP08 WUA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,033 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 WUA
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
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 WUA was last recorded at 170,033 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 15,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,308 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,725 miles
Average per year
8,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,033 miles
  • 2025 – 154,308 miles
  • 2024 – 147,240 miles
  • 2023 – 144,162 miles
  • 2022 – 132,923 miles
  • 2021 – 122,160 miles
  • 2020 – 114,272 miles
  • 2019 – 102,534 miles
  • 2018 – 95,376 miles
  • 2017 – 93,547 miles
  • 2016 – 92,243 miles
  • 2015 – 91,256 miles
  • 2014 – 83,526 miles
  • 2013 – 73,116 miles
  • 2012 – 59,617 miles
  • 2011 – 48,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,033 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,033 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,033 miles
    Test number
    194266730477
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,033 miles (+15,725)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,033 miles
    Test number
    515363250972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,308 miles
    Test number
    893370905589
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,308 miles (+30)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,308 miles
    Test number
    152742950601
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail154,278 miles (+7,038)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,278 miles
    Test number
    502069081029
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass147,240 miles (+3,078)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,240 miles
    Test number
    974861687864
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage nearside rear door bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass144,162 miles (+11,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,162 miles
    Test number
    262947423887
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,923 miles
    Test number
    916816227286
    • 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))

  9. Fail132,923 miles (+10,763)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,923 miles
    Test number
    250610989253
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass122,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,160 miles
    Test number
    294608934351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished and has damage to outer wall

  11. Fail122,158 miles (+7,886)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,158 miles
    Test number
    966517486826
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished and has damage to outer wall

  12. Pass114,272 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,272 miles
    Test number
    992931951079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail114,272 miles (+11,738)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,272 miles
    Test number
    477398366917
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass102,534 miles (+7,158)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,534 miles
    Test number
    652137691640
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass95,376 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,376 miles
    Test number
    960983528101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,547 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,547 miles
    Test number
    163076388811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,243 miles
    Test number
    202542029156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,243 miles (+987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,243 miles
    Test number
    854869396103
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass91,256 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,256 miles
    Test number
    375742505220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,526 miles (+10,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    845207624200
    • NoteScreen cracked but not in drivers view

  21. Pass73,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    109109923282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,116 miles (+13,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,116 miles
    Test number
    345389423229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass59,617 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,617 miles
    Test number
    145134532204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,562 miles (+11,138)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,562 miles
    Test number
    596851232254
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass48,424 miles (+1,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,424 miles
    Test number
    807652931254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass47,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    847539291152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 WUA

Does LP08 WUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 WUA is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 WUA?
The MOT on LP08 WUA is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 WUA done?
LP08 WUA was recorded at 170,033 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 8,165 miles a year.
Has LP08 WUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 WUA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 WUA 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 WUA find?
LP08 WUA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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