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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 AYBMOT history

LR08 AYB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

LR08 AYB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2024
Mileage
168,487 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AYB
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 22 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AYB was last recorded at 168,487 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 9,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2012: 68,302 miles, lower than 151,025 miles on 14 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,384 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
9,103 miles
Average per year
4,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,487 miles
  • 2021 – 159,384 miles
  • 2020 – 147,666 miles
  • 2019 – 144,689 miles
  • 2018 – 139,724 miles
  • 2017 – 132,107 miles
  • 2016 – 121,382 miles
  • 2015 – 104,598 miles
  • 2014 – 94,457 miles
  • 2013 – 81,457 miles
  • 2012 – 68,302 miles
  • 2011 – 115,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,487 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both front shocks damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear brake discs worn and corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Drivers Sunviser loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/f tyre worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/f tyres outer walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,487 miles (+9,103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,487 miles
    Test number
    481475245002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,384 miles (+11,718)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,384 miles
    Test number
    757682410282
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,666 miles (+2,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,666 miles
    Test number
    703165621267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,689 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,689 miles
    Test number
    510138891631
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks damp
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn and corroding
    • AdvisoryDrivers Sunviser loose
    • AdvisoryService lamp on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s/f and n/s/f tyres outer walls

  5. Fail144,689 miles (+4,965)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,689 miles
    Test number
    859118116325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 Split to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks damp
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn and corroding
    • AdvisoryDrivers Sunviser loose
    • AdvisoryService lamp on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low
    • AdvisorySlight damage to o/s/f and n/s/f tyres outer walls

  6. Pass139,724 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,724 miles
    Test number
    706006527618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,545 miles (+7,438)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,545 miles
    Test number
    713928476179
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass132,107 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,107 miles
    Test number
    854636318309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,847 miles (+10,465)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,847 miles
    Test number
    512554250175
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass121,382 miles (+16,784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,382 miles
    Test number
    733518296448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,598 miles
    Test number
    968186763770
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking and tread stepping

  12. Fail104,598 miles (+10,141)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,598 miles
    Test number
    115294934330
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking and tread stepping

  13. Fail94,457 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,457 miles
    Test number
    645180804369
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass94,457 miles (+13,000)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,457 miles
    Test number
    818950504363
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass81,457 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    598611573254
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail81,347 miles (+13,045)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,347 miles
    Test number
    539758463224
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass68,302 miles (-82,723)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,302 miles
    Test number
    618725662254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass151,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    151,025 miles
    Test number
    196325542030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail151,025 miles (+35,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,025 miles
    Test number
    939815242003
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass115,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,986 miles
    Test number
    985140981038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,986 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,986 miles
    Test number
    196990681010
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR08 AYB

Does LR08 AYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AYB expired on 22 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AYB?
The MOT on LR08 AYB expired on 22 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AYB done?
LR08 AYB was recorded at 168,487 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 4,433 miles a year.
Has LR08 AYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AYB has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 AYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 AYB find?
LR08 AYB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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