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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 YWJMOT history

LP08 YWJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

LP08 YWJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
91,851 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YWJ was last recorded at 91,851 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 1,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,941 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,910 miles
Average per year
5,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,851 miles
  • 2025 – 89,941 miles
  • 2024 – 86,890 miles
  • 2023 – 84,819 miles
  • 2022 – 80,099 miles
  • 2021 – 74,729 miles
  • 2020 – 68,157 miles
  • 2019 – 59,500 miles
  • 2018 – 53,423 miles
  • 2017 – 48,804 miles
  • 2016 – 44,187 miles
  • 2015 – 37,868 miles
  • 2014 – 31,453 miles
  • 2013 – 25,854 miles
  • 2012 – 20,894 miles
  • 2011 – 15,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,851 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,851 miles (+1,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    91,851 miles
    Test number
    615922422234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,941 miles (+3,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,941 miles
    Test number
    270644331244
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,890 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,890 miles
    Test number
    920444272402
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,819 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,819 miles
    Test number
    709225354104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail84,817 miles (+4,718)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,817 miles
    Test number
    789414217982
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    891292978977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,097 miles (+5,368)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,097 miles
    Test number
    926468245994
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass74,729 miles (+6,572)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,729 miles
    Test number
    913421717337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,157 miles (+8,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,157 miles
    Test number
    268739747863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,500 miles (+6,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    742026104660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,423 miles (+4,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    222001272130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass48,804 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,804 miles
    Test number
    466245267860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,796 miles (+4,609)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,796 miles
    Test number
    318938621720
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass44,187 miles (+6,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,187 miles
    Test number
    904248364396
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

  15. Pass37,868 miles (+6,415)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,868 miles
    Test number
    637735925238
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking on side wall

  16. Pass31,453 miles (+5,599)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,453 miles
    Test number
    916376424202
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  17. Pass25,854 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,854 miles
    Test number
    736253083265
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on outer edge , not enough to expose cords (boderline pass)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge , but not exposing cords (boderline pass)

  18. Fail25,853 miles (+4,959)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,853 miles
    Test number
    335273183434
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on outer edge , not enough to expose cords (boderline pass)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge , but not exposing cords (boderline pass)

  19. Pass20,894 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,894 miles
    Test number
    936974582227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,823 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,823 miles
    Test number
    367807671456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,039 miles
    Test number
    965844031215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YWJ

Does LP08 YWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YWJ is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YWJ?
The MOT on LP08 YWJ is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 YWJ done?
LP08 YWJ was recorded at 91,851 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
Has LP08 YWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YWJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 YWJ 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 YWJ find?
LP08 YWJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear outer sill corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly wearing, and 1 more.

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