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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 GYCMOT history

LR08 GYC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 63,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LR08 GYC grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,520 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GYC
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
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GYC was last recorded at 63,520 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 8,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,236 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,284 miles
Average per year
3,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,520 miles
  • 2025 – 55,236 miles
  • 2024 – 46,164 miles
  • 2023 – 39,707 miles
  • 2022 – 37,547 miles
  • 2021 – 35,663 miles
  • 2020 – 34,596 miles
  • 2019 – 32,277 miles
  • 2018 – 29,973 miles
  • 2017 – 27,605 miles
  • 2016 – 24,824 miles
  • 2015 – 23,823 miles
  • 2014 – 21,211 miles
  • 2013 – 16,796 miles
  • 2012 – 13,424 miles
  • 2011 – 9,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,520 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,520 miles
    Test number
    276463865100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,520 miles (+8,284)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,520 miles
    Test number
    555369268159
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass55,236 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    323320087934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,164 miles (+6,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,164 miles
    Test number
    106866138441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass39,707 miles (+2,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,707 miles
    Test number
    405451019511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass37,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,547 miles
    Test number
    762454768115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,547 miles (+1,884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,547 miles
    Test number
    144762416430
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass35,663 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,663 miles
    Test number
    484917032923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,596 miles
    Test number
    123800321114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,596 miles (+2,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,596 miles
    Test number
    136584034811
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass32,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,277 miles
    Test number
    783656222474
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail32,277 miles (+2,304)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,277 miles
    Test number
    955602161683
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly damaged wall and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass29,973 miles (+2,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,973 miles
    Test number
    448973391082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass27,605 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,605 miles
    Test number
    790490458145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass24,824 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,824 miles
    Test number
    325002271949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,823 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,823 miles
    Test number
    679004155029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,211 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,211 miles
    Test number
    826521054009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,796 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,796 miles
    Test number
    466391353071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,424 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,424 miles
    Test number
    415866142094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,018 miles
    Test number
    735772551022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GYC

Does LR08 GYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GYC is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GYC?
The MOT on LR08 GYC is valid until 8 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 GYC done?
LR08 GYC was recorded at 63,520 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,635 miles a year.
Has LR08 GYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GYC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 GYC 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 GYC find?
LR08 GYC passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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