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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 AXZMOT history

LR08 AXZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LR08 AXZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
179,979 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AXZ was last recorded at 179,979 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 12,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,767 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,212 miles
Average per year
10,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,979 miles
  • 2024 – 167,767 miles
  • 2023 – 157,928 miles
  • 2022 – 145,609 miles
  • 2021 – 131,530 miles
  • 2020 – 118,069 miles
  • 2019 – 96,749 miles
  • 2018 – 80,757 miles
  • 2017 – 68,561 miles
  • 2016 – 66,287 miles
  • 2015 – 61,520 miles
  • 2014 – 53,587 miles
  • 2013 – 50,241 miles
  • 2012 – 46,066 miles
  • 2011 – 33,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,979 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,979 miles (+12,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,979 miles
    Test number
    919017188574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass167,767 miles (+9,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,767 miles
    Test number
    176365730592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass157,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,928 miles
    Test number
    760087641269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,928 miles (+12,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,928 miles
    Test number
    552128981254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass145,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,609 miles
    Test number
    276646336959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail145,609 miles (+14,079)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,609 miles
    Test number
    590524445103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,530 miles
    Test number
    267396897560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,530 miles (+13,461)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,530 miles
    Test number
    473873823302
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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))

  9. Pass118,069 miles (+21,320)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,069 miles
    Test number
    607469434216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,749 miles (+15,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    924760901354
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre out of shape

  11. Pass80,757 miles (+2,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,757 miles
    Test number
    591093042920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,726 miles (+10,165)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    532785456861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,561 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,561 miles
    Test number
    805852868097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,287 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    986700762186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,520 miles (+7,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,520 miles
    Test number
    103250207729
    • 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)

  16. Pass53,587 miles (+3,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,587 miles
    Test number
    648819054229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,241 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    168005653228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,066 miles (+12,315)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    905817042260
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s washer blocked slightly

  19. Pass33,751 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    969763551027
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

  20. Fail33,751 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,751 miles
    Test number
    207463651082
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Questions about LR08 AXZ

Does LR08 AXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AXZ expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AXZ?
The MOT on LR08 AXZ expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AXZ done?
LR08 AXZ was recorded at 179,979 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 10,009 miles a year.
Has LR08 AXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AXZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 AXZ 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 AXZ find?
LR08 AXZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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