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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 YWWMOT history

LP08 YWW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 225,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

LP08 YWW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
225,697 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YWW was last recorded at 225,697 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,697 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 225,697 miles
  • 2023 – 216,668 miles
  • 2021 – 185,016 miles
  • 2020 – 175,875 miles
  • 2019 – 171,408 miles
  • 2018 – 166,232 miles
  • 2017 – 161,111 miles
  • 2016 – 153,420 miles
  • 2015 – 150,010 miles
  • 2014 – 146,282 miles
  • 2013 – 142,691 miles
  • 2012 – 138,771 miles
  • 2011 – 122,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,697 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,697 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    225,697 miles
    Test number
    408590292940
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  2. Fail225,697 miles (+9,029)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,697 miles
    Test number
    751676075075
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  3. Pass216,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    216,668 miles
    Test number
    605664600492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass323,663 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    323,663 km
    Test number
    138214696949
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.14 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass185,016 miles (+97)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    185,016 miles
    Test number
    450534724305
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative

  6. Fail184,919 miles (+9,044)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,919 miles
    Test number
    119076547198
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  7. Pass175,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,875 miles
    Test number
    980920712732
    • 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. Fail175,875 miles (+4,467)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,875 miles
    Test number
    475148532771
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass171,408 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,408 miles
    Test number
    610898438872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    166,232 miles
    Test number
    822031685180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,232 miles (+5,121)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,232 miles
    Test number
    987080451857
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass161,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    161,111 miles
    Test number
    178960563670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,111 miles (+7,691)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,111 miles
    Test number
    602486912279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass153,420 miles (+3,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    153,420 miles
    Test number
    332123703907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass150,010 miles (+3,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,010 miles
    Test number
    989876880045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass146,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    146,282 miles
    Test number
    959302334266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail146,278 miles (+3,587)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,278 miles
    Test number
    105062634269
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass142,691 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,691 miles
    Test number
    229651933235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass138,771 miles (+15,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    138,771 miles
    Test number
    977511632236
    • 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)

  20. Pass122,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    122,993 miles
    Test number
    328747911466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail122,993 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,993 miles
    Test number
    505847711299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LP08 YWW

Does LP08 YWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 YWW expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YWW?
The MOT on LP08 YWW expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 YWW done?
LP08 YWW was recorded at 225,697 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has LP08 YWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YWW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 YWW 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 YWW find?
LP08 YWW passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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