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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 HCZMOT history

LR08 HCZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LR08 HCZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,418 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HCZ was last recorded at 130,418 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,696 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,722 miles
Average per year
6,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,418 miles
  • 2025 – 128,696 miles
  • 2024 – 126,796 miles
  • 2023 – 126,065 miles
  • 2022 – 119,485 miles
  • 2021 – 112,711 miles
  • 2020 – 105,446 miles
  • 2019 – 88,158 miles
  • 2018 – 73,611 miles
  • 2017 – 60,385 miles
  • 2016 – 56,721 miles
  • 2015 – 52,181 miles
  • 2014 – 47,381 miles
  • 2013 – 44,850 miles
  • 2011 – 35,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,418 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertrays and covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,418 miles (+1,722)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,418 miles
    Test number
    442873413505
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass128,696 miles (+1,900)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,696 miles
    Test number
    586884285789
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,796 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,796 miles
    Test number
    717664824883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,065 miles
    Test number
    803799129178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,065 miles (+6,580)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,065 miles
    Test number
    952868670407
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,485 miles (+6,774)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,485 miles
    Test number
    926720223191
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass112,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    486188482678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail112,711 miles (+7,265)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    140729257171
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,446 miles (+17,288)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,446 miles
    Test number
    825340652171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,158 miles (+14,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,158 miles
    Test number
    212789391143
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted

  11. Pass73,611 miles (+13,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,611 miles
    Test number
    992980131521
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted

  12. Pass60,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    435199987870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail60,385 miles (+3,664)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    131815072558
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 on the limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,721 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,721 miles
    Test number
    912760190472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,181 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,181 miles
    Test number
    159900575490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,381 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    937570074068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,850 miles (+9,045)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    465081073055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,805 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,805 miles
    Test number
    447623851466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,866 miles
    Test number
    836186621052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,866 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,866 miles
    Test number
    848505421056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 HCZ

Does LR08 HCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HCZ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HCZ?
The MOT on LR08 HCZ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HCZ done?
LR08 HCZ was recorded at 130,418 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,440 miles a year.
Has LR08 HCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HCZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 HCZ 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 HCZ find?
LR08 HCZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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