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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 DPEMOT history

LR08 DPE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR08 DPE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,601 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DPE
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
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DPE was last recorded at 143,601 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,553 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
8,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,601 miles
  • 2025 – 134,564 miles
  • 2024 – 128,516 miles
  • 2023 – 125,453 miles
  • 2022 – 119,197 miles
  • 2021 – 112,643 miles
  • 2020 – 105,180 miles
  • 2019 – 98,812 miles
  • 2018 – 93,032 miles
  • 2017 – 84,817 miles
  • 2016 – 75,695 miles
  • 2015 – 66,554 miles
  • 2014 – 59,757 miles
  • 2013 – 51,016 miles
  • 2012 – 45,375 miles
  • 2011 – 19,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,601 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,601 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,601 miles
    Test number
    370993217304
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,553 miles (+8,989)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,553 miles
    Test number
    854719578101
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,564 miles (+6,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,564 miles
    Test number
    349196575764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,516 miles (+3,063)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,516 miles
    Test number
    790411331090
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass125,453 miles (+6,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,453 miles
    Test number
    288047250626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass119,197 miles (+6,554)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    172150979287
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass112,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    485643147596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,643 miles (+7,463)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    685891328680
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,180 miles (+6,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,180 miles
    Test number
    222024014618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  10. Pass98,812 miles (+5,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,812 miles
    Test number
    741840209353
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass93,032 miles (+8,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,032 miles
    Test number
    375907285198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass84,817 miles (+9,122)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,817 miles
    Test number
    905130011219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass75,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    945933343351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge

  14. Fail75,695 miles (+9,141)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    170254677953
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass66,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    297789755038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail66,554 miles (+6,797)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,554 miles
    Test number
    357939055088
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass59,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,757 miles
    Test number
    408380764028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,757 miles (+8,741)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,757 miles
    Test number
    219250664083
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass51,016 miles (+5,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,016 miles
    Test number
    205973863029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,375 miles (+25,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,375 miles
    Test number
    117898952480
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  21. Pass19,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,543 miles
    Test number
    697668741035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DPE

Does LR08 DPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 DPE is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DPE?
The MOT on LR08 DPE is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 DPE done?
LR08 DPE was recorded at 143,601 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,240 miles a year.
Has LR08 DPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DPE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 DPE 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 DPE find?
LR08 DPE passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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