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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 CFLMOT history

LR08 CFL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LR08 CFL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,628 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CFL was last recorded at 134,628 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 3,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,213 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,415 miles
Average per year
7,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,628 miles
  • 2025 – 131,213 miles
  • 2024 – 123,865 miles
  • 2023 – 122,139 miles
  • 2022 – 115,588 miles
  • 2021 – 111,488 miles
  • 2020 – 110,206 miles
  • 2019 – 107,298 miles
  • 2018 – 96,913 miles
  • 2017 – 90,592 miles
  • 2016 – 82,700 miles
  • 2015 – 75,318 miles
  • 2014 – 63,680 miles
  • 2013 – 48,347 miles
  • 2012 – 33,968 miles
  • 2011 – 19,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,628 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,628 miles (+3,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,628 miles
    Test number
    178143609401
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass131,213 miles (+7,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,213 miles
    Test number
    157159164537
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,865 miles (+1,726)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,865 miles
    Test number
    713980089148
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,139 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,139 miles
    Test number
    275900651898
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Fail122,139 miles (+6,551)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,139 miles
    Test number
    226354024851
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass115,588 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    366411116159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,488 miles (+1,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,488 miles
    Test number
    505230596513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,206 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,206 miles
    Test number
    739119170493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,298 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,298 miles
    Test number
    804149151869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    162829951768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,913 miles (+6,321)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    252036379483
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,592 miles (+7,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,592 miles
    Test number
    263150651203
    • AdvisoryFront wipers deteriorating

  13. Pass82,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,700 miles
    Test number
    834748944962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

  14. Fail82,700 miles (+7,382)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,700 miles
    Test number
    715604570566
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

  15. Pass75,318 miles (+11,638)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    689337065160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,680 miles (+15,333)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,680 miles
    Test number
    125106624126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,347 miles (+14,379)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    187570633147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,968 miles (+14,942)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    418437532122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,026 miles
    Test number
    797977031143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 CFL

Does LR08 CFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 CFL is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CFL?
The MOT on LR08 CFL is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 CFL done?
LR08 CFL was recorded at 134,628 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,605 miles a year.
Has LR08 CFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CFL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 CFL 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 CFL find?
LR08 CFL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.

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