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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 FCGMOT history

LR08 FCG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LR08 FCG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,264 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FCG
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FCG was last recorded at 101,264 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,262 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,264 miles
  • 2024 – 88,204 miles
  • 2022 – 81,797 miles
  • 2021 – 75,006 miles
  • 2020 – 71,833 miles
  • 2019 – 68,635 miles
  • 2018 – 62,981 miles
  • 2017 – 58,427 miles
  • 2016 – 50,582 miles
  • 2015 – 43,992 miles
  • 2014 – 37,488 miles
  • 2013 – 32,152 miles
  • 2012 – 24,782 miles
  • 2011 – 18,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,264 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,264 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    121013141538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail101,262 miles (+13,058)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,262 miles
    Test number
    873513988479
    • MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass88,204 miles (+6,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,204 miles
    Test number
    100023143743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass81,797 miles (+6,791)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,797 miles
    Test number
    895803008368
    • 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))

  5. Pass75,006 miles (+3,173)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    660765155113
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,833 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,833 miles
    Test number
    716272835151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,635 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    907182020469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,981 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    870856185143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,427 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,427 miles
    Test number
    826291614469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,582 miles (+6,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    575712719974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass43,992 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,992 miles
    Test number
    805578075001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,488 miles (+5,336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    936661194081
    • NoteChild seat fitted to NSR.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  13. Pass32,152 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    776747783013
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail32,152 miles (+7,370)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    158697883452
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass24,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,782 miles
    Test number
    209616092003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,782 miles (+5,836)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,782 miles
    Test number
    545206592080
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass18,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,946 miles
    Test number
    408985091022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FCG

Does LR08 FCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FCG is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FCG?
The MOT on LR08 FCG is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FCG done?
LR08 FCG was recorded at 101,264 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
Has LR08 FCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FCG has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 FCG 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 FCG find?
LR08 FCG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front gearbox mounting defective, and 1 more.

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