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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LS08 FSLMOT history

LS08 FSL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 190,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LS08 FSL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
190,119 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FSL was last recorded at 190,119 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,111 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
10,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,119 miles
  • 2025 – 171,694 miles
  • 2024 – 159,542 miles
  • 2023 – 147,908 miles
  • 2022 – 141,947 miles
  • 2021 – 133,427 miles
  • 2020 – 125,654 miles
  • 2019 – 117,652 miles
  • 2018 – 109,108 miles
  • 2017 – 100,321 miles
  • 2016 – 93,048 miles
  • 2015 – 85,752 miles
  • 2014 – 74,323 miles
  • 2013 – 62,232 miles
  • 2012 – 49,655 miles
  • 2011 – 36,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,119 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,119 miles (+8)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    190,119 miles
    Test number
    488697693798
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail190,111 miles (+18,417)1 dangerous4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,111 miles
    Test number
    347392261832
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass171,694 miles (+12,152)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,694 miles
    Test number
    516344341371
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,542 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,542 miles
    Test number
    583473088893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer cills slighty damaged
    • AdvisoryFront shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Fail159,541 miles (+11,633)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,541 miles
    Test number
    483407430713
    • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer cills slighty damaged
    • AdvisoryFront shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass147,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,908 miles
    Test number
    432221212113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,908 miles (+5,961)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,908 miles
    Test number
    247760669236
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,947 miles
    Test number
    952614522323
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre side wall damage and age related cracking

  9. Fail141,947 miles (+8,520)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,947 miles
    Test number
    631232940569
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty topped up (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre side wall damage and age related cracking

  10. Pass133,427 miles (+7,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,427 miles
    Test number
    110065610028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass125,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,654 miles
    Test number
    160882109667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,654 miles (+8,002)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,654 miles
    Test number
    299527269249
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass117,652 miles (+8,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,652 miles
    Test number
    977848813715
    • AdvisoryRear tyres poor condition cracking
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s/r brake
    • AdvisorySlight damage to n/s sill
    • AdvisoryStone chips on windscreen

  14. Pass109,108 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,108 miles
    Test number
    807268703410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,321 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,321 miles
    Test number
    462361536688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    120477417315
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE N/S SILL.
    • AdvisoryF SHOCKS DAMP.
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
    • AdvisoryR PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

  17. Fail93,048 miles (+7,296)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    365770138332
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE N/S SILL.
    • AdvisoryF SHOCKS DAMP.
    • AdvisoryMINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
    • AdvisoryR PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

  18. Pass85,752 miles (+11,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    559829775089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,323 miles (+12,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,323 miles
    Test number
    129059974020
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  20. Pass62,232 miles (+12,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    149903373025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,655 miles (+12,671)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,655 miles
    Test number
    785780982026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,984 miles
    Test number
    285844781025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FSL

Does LS08 FSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FSL is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FSL?
The MOT on LS08 FSL is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FSL done?
LS08 FSL was recorded at 190,119 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 10,002 miles a year.
Has LS08 FSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FSL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 FSL 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 LS08 FSL find?
LS08 FSL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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