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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LPN 8MOT history

LPN 8 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LPN 8 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,100 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LPN 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LPN 8 was last recorded at 75,100 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,803 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
297 miles
Average per year
2,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,100 miles
  • 2025 – 74,803 miles
  • 2024 – 73,592 miles
  • 2023 – 72,372 miles
  • 2022 – 71,538 miles
  • 2020 – 71,500 miles
  • 2018 – 71,371 miles
  • 2017 – 71,257 miles
  • 2016 – 66,635 miles
  • 2015 – 57,611 miles
  • 2014 – 48,390 miles
  • 2013 – 39,226 miles
  • 2012 – 31,367 miles
  • 2011 – 21,437 miles
  • 2010 – 20,544 miles
  • 2009 – 18,652 miles
  • 2008 – 17,228 miles
  • 2007 – 15,530 miles
  • 2006 – 14,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,100 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,100 miles (+297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    242974335238
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,803 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,803 miles
    Test number
    342013341601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,592 miles
    Test number
    383845282131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,592 miles (+1,220)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,592 miles
    Test number
    854922130763
    • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,372 miles (+834)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    942977225625
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass71,538 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,538 miles
    Test number
    340085337139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,500 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    495836686434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail71,496 miles (+125)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    887641326368
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass71,371 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    801079752764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    896729135972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,257 miles (+4,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    736459085261
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass66,635 miles (+9,024)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,635 miles
    Test number
    866359659429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,611 miles (+9,221)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    119743281459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,390 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    978044424268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,226 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,226 miles
    Test number
    626478523212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,367 miles
    Test number
    218458882406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,367 miles (+9,930)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,367 miles
    Test number
    567797382110
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass21,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,437 miles
    Test number
    616923031168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,437 miles (+893)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,437 miles
    Test number
    308682831155
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass20,544 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,544 miles
    Test number
    780371860181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,652 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,652 miles
    Test number
    840179439179
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass18,652 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,652 miles
    Test number
    853209339174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,228 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,228 miles
    Test number
    270960728193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,530 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,530 miles
    Test number
    363349567004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,674 miles
    Test number
    163191366406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LPN 8

What vehicle is registration LPN 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LPN 8 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LPN 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LPN 8 is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LPN 8?
The MOT on LPN 8 is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LPN 8 done?
LPN 8 was recorded at 75,100 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
Has LPN 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LPN 8 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LPN 8 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 LPN 8 find?
LPN 8 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive.

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