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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LR08 GXMMOT history

LR08 GXM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2023.

LR08 GXM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2024
Mileage
83,356 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GXM was last recorded at 83,356 miles on 18 Nov 2023, 5,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,267 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,089 miles
Average per year
5,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,356 miles
  • 2022 – 78,267 miles
  • 2021 – 72,354 miles
  • 2020 – 66,553 miles
  • 2019 – 57,551 miles
  • 2018 – 50,393 miles
  • 2017 – 46,147 miles
  • 2015 – 39,276 miles
  • 2014 – 30,217 miles
  • 2013 – 28,485 miles
  • 2012 – 16,095 miles
  • 2011 – 14,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    963376646776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,354 miles (+5,087)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,354 miles
    Test number
    577400473719
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,267 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,267 miles
    Test number
    864240405195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail78,261 miles (+5,907)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    902006621509
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass72,354 miles (+146)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,354 miles
    Test number
    243171354536
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail72,208 miles (+5,655)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    439918208132
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread - marked in yellow on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is illuminated - pre 2012

  7. Pass66,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    534385687377
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light illuminated

  8. Fail66,553 miles (+9,002)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    629783955291
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light illuminated

  9. Pass57,551 miles (+7,158)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    394316261546
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer c.v gaiter is splitting around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped / worn inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass50,393 miles (+4,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,393 miles
    Test number
    343371531600
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside inner surfaces have corrosion lips (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease / small cut outer clip area's (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake is grabbing (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass46,147 miles (+6,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    511639651645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass39,276 miles (+2,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,276 miles
    Test number
    770336885225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass36,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,578 miles
    Test number
    219884365075
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail36,578 miles (+6,361)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,578 miles
    Test number
    155773665047
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass30,217 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,217 miles
    Test number
    599897884005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,485 miles (+12,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,485 miles
    Test number
    399264033348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass16,095 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,095 miles
    Test number
    525188862263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    14,702 miles
    Test number
    389215831293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GXM

Does LR08 GXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GXM expired on 17 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GXM?
The MOT on LR08 GXM expired on 17 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GXM done?
LR08 GXM was recorded at 83,356 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2023, an average of 5,610 miles a year.
Has LR08 GXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GXM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 GXM 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 GXM find?
LR08 GXM passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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