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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 AXAMOT history

LR08 AXA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

LR08 AXA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,736 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AXA was last recorded at 149,736 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 6,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,912 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,824 miles
Average per year
5,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,736 miles
  • 2025 – 142,912 miles
  • 2024 – 134,675 miles
  • 2023 – 128,347 miles
  • 2022 – 121,694 miles
  • 2021 – 113,663 miles
  • 2020 – 106,901 miles
  • 2019 – 101,448 miles
  • 2018 – 95,466 miles
  • 2017 – 89,539 miles
  • 2016 – 86,388 miles
  • 2015 – 82,646 miles
  • 2014 – 79,140 miles
  • 2013 – 73,499 miles
  • 2012 – 68,790 miles
  • 2011 – 63,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,736 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,736 miles (+6,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,736 miles
    Test number
    860806648976
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass142,912 miles (+8,237)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,912 miles
    Test number
    183173486159
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,675 miles (+6,328)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,675 miles
    Test number
    495812516261
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass128,347 miles (+6,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,347 miles
    Test number
    873376613851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass121,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    303106833229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,694 miles (+8,031)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    667689206653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass113,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,663 miles
    Test number
    975967696394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,663 miles (+6,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,663 miles
    Test number
    471145352352
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass106,901 miles (+5,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,901 miles
    Test number
    951575169820
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass101,448 miles (+5,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,448 miles
    Test number
    260300809552
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass95,466 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    801638545701
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
  12. Fail95,466 miles (+2,367)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,466 miles
    Test number
    510412212509
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
  13. Pass93,099 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    530677524456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,539 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,539 miles
    Test number
    787954171160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,388 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,388 miles
    Test number
    321801377671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,646 miles (+3,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,646 miles
    Test number
    469781475016
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished in tread
  17. Pass79,140 miles (+5,641)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    526304874032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
  18. Pass73,499 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    605707163085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,790 miles (+5,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    145965562050
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass63,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    379519251040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 AXA

Does LR08 AXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AXA is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AXA?
The MOT on LR08 AXA is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AXA done?
LR08 AXA was recorded at 149,736 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 5,533 miles a year.
Has LR08 AXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AXA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 AXA 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 LR08 AXA find?
LR08 AXA passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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