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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 YWOMOT history

LP08 YWO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LP08 YWO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2027
Mileage
128,535 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YWO
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
12 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YWO was last recorded at 128,535 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,504 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
6,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,535 miles
  • 2025 – 121,504 miles
  • 2024 – 108,695 miles
  • 2023 – 100,058 miles
  • 2022 – 94,712 miles
  • 2021 – 89,574 miles
  • 2020 – 88,278 miles
  • 2019 – 84,861 miles
  • 2018 – 79,896 miles
  • 2017 – 74,926 miles
  • 2016 – 58,837 miles
  • 2015 – 45,495 miles
  • 2014 – 40,234 miles
  • 2013 – 36,779 miles
  • 2012 – 32,051 miles
  • 2011 – 26,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,535 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,535 miles (+31)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    596378853653
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,504 miles (+7,000)4 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,504 miles
    Test number
    526471925788
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,504 miles (+12,809)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,504 miles
    Test number
    429599208411
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,695 miles (+8,637)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,695 miles
    Test number
    266802907291
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,058 miles (+65)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,058 miles
    Test number
    669041490069
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail99,993 miles (+5,281)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,993 miles
    Test number
    974654409136
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both - Images deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,712 miles (+5,138)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    285154105128
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass89,574 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,574 miles
    Test number
    683915416865
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail89,573 miles (+1,295)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,573 miles
    Test number
    169042022929
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass88,278 miles (+3,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,278 miles
    Test number
    808231287599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,861 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    979493156443
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,858 miles (+4,962)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    780679574986
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  13. Pass79,896 miles (+4,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,896 miles
    Test number
    299361998659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass74,926 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,926 miles
    Test number
    881888019160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,628 miles (+15,791)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    385700717303
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass58,837 miles (+13,342)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    135945780163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,495 miles (+5,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    952772848387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySmall stonechips in windscreen

  18. Pass40,234 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    649515424305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail40,234 miles (+3,455)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    665445624358
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass36,779 miles (+4,728)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,779 miles
    Test number
    829634443368
    • NoteNearside outer sill damaged
    • NoteRear brake padss low advice brake inspection

  21. Pass32,051 miles (+5,875)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,051 miles
    Test number
    348731532365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs front and rear ridged

  22. Fail26,176 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,176 miles
    Test number
    217385251305
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  23. Pass26,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,176 miles
    Test number
    828855651347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YWO

Does LP08 YWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YWO is valid until 17 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YWO?
The MOT on LP08 YWO is valid until 17 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 YWO done?
LP08 YWO was recorded at 128,535 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 6,894 miles a year.
Has LP08 YWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YWO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 YWO 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 YWO find?
LP08 YWO passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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