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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 YWCMOT history

LP08 YWC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LP08 YWC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,236 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YWC was last recorded at 158,236 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,235 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,236 miles
  • 2025 – 142,162 miles
  • 2024 – 126,435 miles
  • 2022 – 120,827 miles
  • 2021 – 117,248 miles
  • 2020 – 110,241 miles
  • 2019 – 105,833 miles
  • 2018 – 97,539 miles
  • 2017 – 93,171 miles
  • 2016 – 88,066 miles
  • 2015 – 77,191 miles
  • 2013 – 72,104 miles
  • 2012 – 64,974 miles
  • 2011 – 49,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Light unit damaged but still works.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,236 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,236 miles
    Test number
    646845441558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Light unit damaged but still works.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,235 miles (+16,073)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,235 miles
    Test number
    274266328145
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn down faster than the N/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Light unit damaged but still works.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake discs discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass142,162 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,162 miles
    Test number
    476269114282
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail142,612 miles (+16,177)3 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,612 miles
    Test number
    763083200050
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass126,435 miles (+5,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,435 miles
    Test number
    944576162691
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,827 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,827 miles
    Test number
    131415874901
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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. Fail120,827 miles (+3,579)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,827 miles
    Test number
    348908272579
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass117,248 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,248 miles
    Test number
    970871793241
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail117,236 miles (+6,995)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,236 miles
    Test number
    361439400176
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass110,241 miles (+4,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,241 miles
    Test number
    175984607243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,833 miles (+8,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,833 miles
    Test number
    301257877459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass97,539 miles (+4,368)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,539 miles
    Test number
    818824337949
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass93,171 miles (+5,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,171 miles
    Test number
    601629357489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass88,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    502215643961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,066 miles (+10,875)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    141494069835
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,191 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,191 miles
    Test number
    137002905469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,104 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,104 miles
    Test number
    827300993252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,974 miles (+15,938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    129016802287
    • NoteFront wiper's smearing slightly

  19. Pass49,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    217439491132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YWC

Does LP08 YWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YWC is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YWC?
The MOT on LP08 YWC is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 YWC done?
LP08 YWC was recorded at 158,236 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,527 miles a year.
Has LP08 YWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YWC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 YWC 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 YWC find?
LP08 YWC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer light unit damaged but still works.; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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