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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 AXFMOT history

LR08 AXF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LR08 AXF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,461 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AXF
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 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AXF was last recorded at 158,461 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,414 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
7,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,461 miles
  • 2025 – 146,925 miles
  • 2024 – 137,371 miles
  • 2023 – 131,517 miles
  • 2022 – 124,790 miles
  • 2021 – 116,956 miles
  • 2020 – 111,989 miles
  • 2019 – 101,931 miles
  • 2018 – 90,601 miles
  • 2017 – 78,948 miles
  • 2016 – 67,126 miles
  • 2015 – 56,760 miles
  • 2014 – 52,449 miles
  • 2013 – 50,148 miles
  • 2012 – 46,958 miles
  • 2011 – 42,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,461 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,461 miles
    Test number
    915030766450
    • 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. Fail158,414 miles (+11,489)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,414 miles
    Test number
    967257848321
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass146,925 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    146,925 miles
    Test number
    617533029121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,371 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,371 miles
    Test number
    437229314238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,517 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,517 miles
    Test number
    154763575043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,790 miles
    Test number
    995923165179
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail124,790 miles (+7,834)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,790 miles
    Test number
    853741392039
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,956 miles
    Test number
    997696893727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,956 miles (+4,967)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,956 miles
    Test number
    824793763740
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,989 miles
    Test number
    425546200385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,989 miles (+10,058)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,989 miles
    Test number
    428719009718
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,931 miles (+11,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,931 miles
    Test number
    392939165720
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass90,601 miles (+11,653)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,601 miles
    Test number
    912496417807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    306322171300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,948 miles (+11,822)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    398232117905
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,126 miles (+10,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,126 miles
    Test number
    143073384041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,760 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    198714965460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,449 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,449 miles
    Test number
    156954564421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,148 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    518083263066
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Fail50,148 miles (+3,190)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    816653763021
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass46,958 miles (+4,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,958 miles
    Test number
    985889252060
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass42,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    167969061409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,069 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    315319061001
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront pads low

Questions about LR08 AXF

Does LR08 AXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AXF is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AXF?
The MOT on LR08 AXF is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AXF done?
LR08 AXF was recorded at 158,461 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,701 miles a year.
Has LR08 AXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AXF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 AXF 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 AXF find?
LR08 AXF passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: 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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