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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 DPOMOT history

LR08 DPO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LR08 DPO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,342 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DPO was last recorded at 105,342 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,134 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,208 miles
Average per year
5,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,342 miles
  • 2025 – 101,134 miles
  • 2024 – 97,264 miles
  • 2023 – 92,300 miles
  • 2022 – 88,075 miles
  • 2021 – 84,203 miles
  • 2020 – 81,807 miles
  • 2019 – 72,197 miles
  • 2018 – 59,717 miles
  • 2017 – 52,263 miles
  • 2016 – 47,096 miles
  • 2015 – 41,353 miles
  • 2014 – 35,426 miles
  • 2013 – 29,268 miles
  • 2012 – 22,966 miles
  • 2011 – 17,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,342 miles
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,342 miles (+4,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,342 miles
    Test number
    943574371322
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass101,134 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,134 miles
    Test number
    123249935921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,264 miles
    Test number
    898591838360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail97,264 miles (+4,964)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,264 miles
    Test number
    176360521533
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass92,300 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,300 miles
    Test number
    606685025554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,075 miles
    Test number
    918346665170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,075 miles (+3,872)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,075 miles
    Test number
    230790384471
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass84,203 miles (+2,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    681910354696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly

  9. Pass81,807 miles (+9,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,807 miles
    Test number
    103628496713
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are lipped

  10. Pass72,197 miles (+12,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,197 miles
    Test number
    169808186834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,717 miles (+7,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,717 miles
    Test number
    997147257278
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass52,263 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    700545332405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    315295997268
    • AdvisoryCracking on rear tyre treads

  14. Fail47,096 miles (+5,743)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    381111168499
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCracking on rear tyre treads

  15. Pass41,353 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    789360935066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,426 miles (+6,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,426 miles
    Test number
    948631334041
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass29,268 miles (+6,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,268 miles
    Test number
    109939933426
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass22,966 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,966 miles
    Test number
    178056542080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,107 miles
    Test number
    155182861018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DPO

Does LR08 DPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 DPO is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DPO?
The MOT on LR08 DPO is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 DPO done?
LR08 DPO was recorded at 105,342 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,919 miles a year.
Has LR08 DPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DPO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 DPO 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 DPO find?
LR08 DPO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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