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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.

LR08 DOJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass207,372 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass207,372 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    207,372 miles
    Test number
    479651532941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass203,471 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    203,471 miles
    Test number
    665717966238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass200,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    200,907 miles
    Test number
    182341593158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass197,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    197,220 miles
    Test number
    683548319577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass177,711 miles (+15,223)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    177,711 miles
    Test number
    257505724669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass53,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    629915451073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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