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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 GXPMOT history

LR08 GXP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LR08 GXP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,651 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GXP was last recorded at 94,651 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2012: 23,770 miles, lower than 28,559 miles on 11 Feb 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,917 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,734 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,651 miles
  • 2025 – 91,917 miles
  • 2024 – 89,868 miles
  • 2023 – 88,654 miles
  • 2022 – 87,296 miles
  • 2021 – 86,960 miles
  • 2020 – 86,363 miles
  • 2019 – 85,275 miles
  • 2018 – 76,800 miles
  • 2017 – 66,746 miles
  • 2016 – 55,952 miles
  • 2015 – 47,154 miles
  • 2014 – 38,256 miles
  • 2013 – 30,252 miles
  • 2012 – 23,770 miles
  • 2011 – 28,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,651 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,651 miles (+2,734)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,651 miles
    Test number
    346198009091
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass91,917 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,917 miles
    Test number
    983735180781
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail91,916 miles (+2,048)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,916 miles
    Test number
    267261326177
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,868 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,868 miles
    Test number
    421368604879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,865 miles (+1,211)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,865 miles
    Test number
    509732850180
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,654 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    925756448349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail88,654 miles (+1,358)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    936988596160
    • 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 Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,296 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    329614515303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,960 miles
    Test number
    221781795068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail86,957 miles (+594)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    567393534715
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,363 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,363 miles
    Test number
    433669184448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,275 miles (+8,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    979679552687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass76,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,800 miles
    Test number
    553731913746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,798 miles (+10,052)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,798 miles
    Test number
    186146418526
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  15. Pass66,746 miles (+10,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    136693570033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass55,952 miles (+8,798)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,952 miles
    Test number
    974439489818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,154 miles (+8,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,154 miles
    Test number
    135434345479
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass38,256 miles (+8,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    637282254030
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass30,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    255337943054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,252 miles (+6,482)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    975207443087
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,770 miles (-4,789)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,770 miles
    Test number
    519344352031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail28,559 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,559 miles
    Test number
    177832541453
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass28,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,559 miles
    Test number
    567672441064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GXP

Does LR08 GXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GXP is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GXP?
The MOT on LR08 GXP is valid until 4 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 GXP done?
LR08 GXP was recorded at 94,651 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has LR08 GXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GXP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 GXP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 GXP find?
LR08 GXP passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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