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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 GYOMOT history

LR08 GYO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

LR08 GYO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2025
Mileage
161,308 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GYO
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 expired on 30 May 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GYO was last recorded at 161,308 miles on 31 May 2024, 15,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,538 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
15,770 miles
Average per year
10,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,308 miles
  • 2023 – 145,538 miles
  • 2022 – 139,181 miles
  • 2021 – 130,534 miles
  • 2020 – 125,084 miles
  • 2019 – 118,362 miles
  • 2018 – 109,243 miles
  • 2017 – 98,904 miles
  • 2016 – 87,195 miles
  • 2015 – 70,946 miles
  • 2014 – 62,078 miles
  • 2013 – 37,782 miles
  • 2012 – 29,894 miles
  • 2011 – 20,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,308 miles (+15,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,308 miles
    Test number
    385763616500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,538 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,538 miles
    Test number
    767479433802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,181 miles (+8,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,181 miles
    Test number
    866314181208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,534 miles (+5,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,534 miles
    Test number
    345157712872
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint blowing slightly. In no way effecting vehicles emissions results

  5. Pass125,084 miles (+6,722)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,084 miles
    Test number
    883069646318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,362 miles
    Test number
    429297095531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,362 miles (+9,119)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,362 miles
    Test number
    872954594195
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass109,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    946876463803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,242 miles (+10,338)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,242 miles
    Test number
    592413599281
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  10. Pass98,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    514210651179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,093 miles (+10,898)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,093 miles
    Test number
    753567628586
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass87,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    900311183653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,195 miles (+16,249)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    885536736430
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass70,946 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,946 miles
    Test number
    396148675096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,078 miles (+24,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    647395104128
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges nearing the limit

  16. Pass37,782 miles (+7,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,782 miles
    Test number
    468691663036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail29,894 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    178443662056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front steering rack mounting has slight play

  18. Pass29,894 miles (+9,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    179313662093
    • NoteNearside front steering rack mounting has slight play

  19. Pass20,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,193 miles
    Test number
    185044051082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GYO

Does LR08 GYO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GYO expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GYO?
The MOT on LR08 GYO expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GYO done?
LR08 GYO was recorded at 161,308 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 10,636 miles a year.
Has LR08 GYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GYO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 GYO 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 GYO find?
LR08 GYO passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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