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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 FCAMOT history

LR08 FCA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LR08 FCA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,025 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FCA was last recorded at 131,025 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,423 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,602 miles
Average per year
7,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,025 miles
  • 2024 – 125,423 miles
  • 2023 – 117,416 miles
  • 2022 – 117,409 miles
  • 2021 – 103,661 miles
  • 2020 – 97,597 miles
  • 2019 – 90,290 miles
  • 2018 – 85,415 miles
  • 2017 – 76,400 miles
  • 2016 – 68,121 miles
  • 2015 – 60,141 miles
  • 2014 – 51,051 miles
  • 2013 – 39,253 miles
  • 2012 – 30,416 miles
  • 2011 – 21,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,025 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,025 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,025 miles
    Test number
    550711341001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,423 miles (+2,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,423 miles
    Test number
    927817490069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,993 miles (+5,577)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,993 miles
    Test number
    200402200400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass117,416 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,416 miles
    Test number
    906288191318
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail117,409 miles (+13,748)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,409 miles
    Test number
    229881208226
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,661 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,661 miles
    Test number
    390285764750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,597 miles (+7,307)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,597 miles
    Test number
    654563012750
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,290 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    291613730099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,415 miles (+9,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,415 miles
    Test number
    162651669684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,400 miles
    Test number
    501892607583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,400 miles (+8,279)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,400 miles
    Test number
    104563279089
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass68,121 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,121 miles
    Test number
    757294047960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,141 miles
    Test number
    788819755192
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail60,141 miles (+9,090)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,141 miles
    Test number
    718299055165
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass51,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    118930394413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail51,051 miles (+11,798)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    106657584042
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail39,253 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,253 miles
    Test number
    115690873017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,253 miles (+8,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,253 miles
    Test number
    958520273021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass30,416 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    676385892020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre, nail in tread

  20. Fail30,416 miles (+8,738)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    705605592047
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre, nail in tread

  21. Fail21,678 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,678 miles
    Test number
    316238581043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass21,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,678 miles
    Test number
    687408981078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 FCA

Does LR08 FCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FCA is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FCA?
The MOT on LR08 FCA is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FCA done?
LR08 FCA was recorded at 131,025 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,421 miles a year.
Has LR08 FCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FCA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 FCA 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 FCA find?
LR08 FCA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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