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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 FCDMOT history

LR08 FCD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LR08 FCD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,353 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FCD was last recorded at 101,353 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,353 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,353 miles
  • 2025 – 97,559 miles
  • 2024 – 93,926 miles
  • 2023 – 91,726 miles
  • 2022 – 89,608 miles
  • 2021 – 88,061 miles
  • 2020 – 86,614 miles
  • 2019 – 84,922 miles
  • 2018 – 81,123 miles
  • 2017 – 74,793 miles
  • 2016 – 70,274 miles
  • 2015 – 64,001 miles
  • 2014 – 56,217 miles
  • 2013 – 50,164 miles
  • 2012 – 44,954 miles
  • 2011 – 40,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,353 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Top & bottom covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,353 miles
    Test number
    984492750239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail101,353 miles (+3,794)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,353 miles
    Test number
    488650327212
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,559 miles (+3,633)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,559 miles
    Test number
    665134991796
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryTop & bottom covers fitted

  4. Pass93,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    953671788479
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop & bottom covers fitted

  5. Fail93,926 miles (+2,200)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    675496673203
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTop & bottom covers fitted

  6. Pass91,726 miles (+2,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,726 miles
    Test number
    247237365140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covers fitted

  7. Pass89,608 miles (+1,547)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,608 miles
    Test number
    539505740493
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass88,061 miles (+1,447)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    692068797143
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass86,614 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,614 miles
    Test number
    675119082751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,922 miles
    Test number
    583988062629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,922 miles (+3,799)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,922 miles
    Test number
    428344853492
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,123 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    316815235129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    734662532868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail74,793 miles (+4,519)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    494062209022
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass70,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    129168851001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,274 miles (+6,273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    696980605731
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass64,001 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,001 miles
    Test number
    286616465417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,217 miles (+6,053)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    459182364176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass50,164 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    536183263193
    • 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)

  20. Fail44,954 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,954 miles
    Test number
    186524362197
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass44,954 miles (+4,630)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,954 miles
    Test number
    496724762151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass40,324 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,324 miles
    Test number
    399906561123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,526 miles
    Test number
    236384911089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FCD

Does LR08 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FCD is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FCD?
The MOT on LR08 FCD is valid until 6 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 FCD done?
LR08 FCD was recorded at 101,353 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,216 miles a year.
Has LR08 FCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FCD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 FCD 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 FCD find?
LR08 FCD passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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