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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 AXSMOT history

LR08 AXS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

LR08 AXS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
178,509 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AXS
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AXS was last recorded at 178,509 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,332 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
11,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,509 miles
  • 2024 – 155,322 miles
  • 2023 – 132,513 miles
  • 2022 – 107,819 miles
  • 2021 – 98,330 miles
  • 2020 – 93,860 miles
  • 2019 – 84,792 miles
  • 2018 – 74,022 miles
  • 2017 – 64,171 miles
  • 2016 – 59,577 miles
  • 2015 – 52,158 miles
  • 2014 – 45,070 miles
  • 2013 – 38,173 miles
  • 2012 – 31,595 miles
  • 2011 – 22,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,509 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Centre rear seat belt cut but seat not fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,509 miles (+177)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    178,509 miles
    Test number
    595977290838
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,332 miles (+23,010)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,332 miles
    Test number
    214921091281
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure joint is insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  3. Pass155,322 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,322 miles
    Test number
    118492091023
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt cut but seat not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail155,309 miles (+22,796)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,309 miles
    Test number
    131152934072
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced lamp lens (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt cut but seat not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass132,513 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,513 miles
    Test number
    870062355235
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp main beam bulbs are not located correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill, Seat belt anchorage prescribed area repair is covered in underseal, unable to assess repair
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail132,429 miles (+24,610)3 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,429 miles
    Test number
    795109175554
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp main beam bulbs are not located correctly
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,819 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    267420596814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Fail107,811 miles (+9,481)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,811 miles
    Test number
    636717955993
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,330 miles (+4,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,330 miles
    Test number
    716941362630
    • 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))

  10. Pass93,860 miles (+9,068)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    93,860 miles
    Test number
    898787361267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,792 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,792 miles
    Test number
    653741409375
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail84,780 miles (+10,758)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,780 miles
    Test number
    870602928361
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,022 miles (+9,851)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,022 miles
    Test number
    477543728618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,171 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    346793522597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,577 miles (+7,419)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,577 miles
    Test number
    201559261328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,158 miles (+249)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,158 miles
    Test number
    831758999373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s n/s rear tyres cracked

  17. Fail51,909 miles (+6,839)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    889656725206
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s n/s rear tyres cracked

  18. Pass45,070 miles (+6,897)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,070 miles
    Test number
    508500424242
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking due to age.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass38,173 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,173 miles
    Test number
    197316233243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,595 miles (+9,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,595 miles
    Test number
    729115542273
    • 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)

  21. Pass22,305 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,305 miles
    Test number
    449949031294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,661 miles
    Test number
    218589341023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AXS

Does LR08 AXS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AXS expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AXS?
The MOT on LR08 AXS expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AXS done?
LR08 AXS was recorded at 178,509 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 11,197 miles a year.
Has LR08 AXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AXS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 AXS 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 AXS find?
LR08 AXS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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