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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 AXKMOT history

LR08 AXK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LR08 AXK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,055 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AXK was last recorded at 174,055 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,314 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,741 miles
Average per year
8,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,055 miles
  • 2025 – 169,314 miles
  • 2023 – 161,579 miles
  • 2022 – 151,911 miles
  • 2021 – 149,031 miles
  • 2020 – 137,612 miles
  • 2019 – 136,938 miles
  • 2018 – 134,018 miles
  • 2017 – 123,144 miles
  • 2016 – 110,582 miles
  • 2015 – 95,369 miles
  • 2014 – 80,126 miles
  • 2013 – 63,399 miles
  • 2012 – 49,686 miles
  • 2011 – 44,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,055 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,055 miles
    Test number
    458645178518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail174,055 miles (+4,741)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,055 miles
    Test number
    362797042840
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,314 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,314 miles
    Test number
    588562562470
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp deteriorating

  4. Fail169,314 miles (+7,735)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,314 miles
    Test number
    506719626686
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp deteriorating

  5. Pass161,579 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,579 miles
    Test number
    153269948524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail161,563 miles (+9,652)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,563 miles
    Test number
    435150775948
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,911 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,911 miles
    Test number
    112209538700
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail151,911 miles (+2,880)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,911 miles
    Test number
    455029765449
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,031 miles (+11,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,031 miles
    Test number
    490916688199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,612 miles
    Test number
    588080557743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,612 miles (+674)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,612 miles
    Test number
    869447859253
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens broken

  12. Pass136,938 miles (+1,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,938 miles
    Test number
    911276795605
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass135,888 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,888 miles
    Test number
    121034536373
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Fail135,813 miles (+1,795)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,813 miles
    Test number
    968569814817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres treads worn low on inner edges

  15. Pass134,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,018 miles
    Test number
    850109704208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,018 miles (+10,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,018 miles
    Test number
    115032804961
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass123,144 miles (+12,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,144 miles
    Test number
    746717794178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass110,582 miles (+15,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,582 miles
    Test number
    922350226201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass95,369 miles (+15,243)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,369 miles
    Test number
    197939285092
    • 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

  20. Pass80,126 miles (+16,727)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    845934994045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,399 miles (+13,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    297542993071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,686 miles (+4,949)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,686 miles
    Test number
    127533792076
    • NoteFront wipers poor clearence
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  23. Pass44,737 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    107307791452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,697 miles
    Test number
    206435771058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AXK

Does LR08 AXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AXK is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AXK?
The MOT on LR08 AXK is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AXK done?
LR08 AXK was recorded at 174,055 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 8,685 miles a year.
Has LR08 AXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AXK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 AXK 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 AXK find?
LR08 AXK passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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