
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LR08 DOJMOT history
LR08 DOJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 207,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 May 2024
- Mileage
- 207,372 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 12,609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 DOJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 DOJ was last recorded at 207,372 miles on 18 May 2023, 3,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 203,471 miles · 30 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,901 miles
- Average per year
- 12,609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 207,372 miles
- 2022 – 203,471 miles
- 2021 – 200,907 miles
- 2020 – 197,220 miles
- 2019 – 191,874 miles
- 2018 – 177,711 miles
- 2017 – 162,488 miles
- 2016 – 144,826 miles
- 2015 – 128,678 miles
- 2014 – 110,688 miles
- 2013 – 91,784 miles
- 2012 – 72,624 miles
- 2011 – 53,161 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Front bumper damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,372 miles (+3,901)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 207,372 miles
- Test number
- 479651532941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,471 miles (+2,564)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 203,471 miles
- Test number
- 665717966238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 200,907 miles
- Test number
- 182341593158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,906 miles (+3,686)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,906 miles
- Test number
- 883468491418
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass197,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 197,220 miles
- Test number
- 683548319577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,220 miles (+5,346)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,220 miles
- Test number
- 801674086383
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass191,874 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 191,874 miles
- Test number
- 408252616248
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail191,871 miles (+14,160)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,871 miles
- Test number
- 428208734398
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass177,711 miles (+15,223)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 177,711 miles
- Test number
- 257505724669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,488 miles (+17,662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 162,488 miles
- Test number
- 923211475189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass144,826 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 144,826 miles
- Test number
- 382036548690
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail144,798 miles (+16,120)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,798 miles
- Test number
- 437540288687
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass128,678 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 128,678 miles
- Test number
- 475236105199
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail128,678 miles (+17,990)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,678 miles
- Test number
- 805026605110
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,688 miles (+18,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 110,688 miles
- Test number
- 439863414163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,784 miles (+19,160)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 91,784 miles
- Test number
- 846849773091
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
Fail72,624 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,624 miles
- Test number
- 435268862066
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on due to broken ires from pads ns. same wires may damagecv gaitor
Pass72,624 miles (+955)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 72,624 miles
- Test number
- 508228062030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on due to broken ires from pads ns. same wires may damagecv gaitor
Fail71,669 miles (+18,508)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,669 miles
- Test number
- 777122042022
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBrake pad warning lighton
- NoteFlywheel noisey
- NoteUnder tray held on by cable ties
Pass53,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 53,161 miles
- Test number
- 629915451073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,161 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,161 miles
- Test number
- 107014951453
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR08 DOJ
- Does LR08 DOJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 DOJ expired on 27 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 DOJ?
- The MOT on LR08 DOJ expired on 27 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 DOJ done?
- LR08 DOJ was recorded at 207,372 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2023, an average of 12,609 miles a year.
- Has LR08 DOJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 DOJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR08 DOJ 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 DOJ find?
- LR08 DOJ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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