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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 HDHMOT history

LR08 HDH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LR08 HDH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,000 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HDH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HDH was last recorded at 124,000 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,999 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,000 miles
  • 2025 – 119,271 miles
  • 2024 – 115,336 miles
  • 2023 – 111,517 miles
  • 2022 – 107,197 miles
  • 2021 – 102,996 miles
  • 2020 – 98,561 miles
  • 2019 – 93,971 miles
  • 2018 – 86,805 miles
  • 2017 – 78,624 miles
  • 2016 – 71,131 miles
  • 2015 – 61,756 miles
  • 2014 – 52,925 miles
  • 2013 – 43,640 miles
  • 2012 – 35,741 miles
  • 2011 – 24,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,000 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,000 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,000 miles
    Test number
    471055213994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail123,999 miles (+4,728)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,999 miles
    Test number
    510873720586
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass119,271 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,271 miles
    Test number
    998706692901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass115,336 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,336 miles
    Test number
    463059481343
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail115,332 miles (+3,815)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,332 miles
    Test number
    600482325552
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass111,517 miles (+4,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    245686481754
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  7. Pass107,197 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,197 miles
    Test number
    985267825413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,996 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,996 miles
    Test number
    820067419496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,561 miles
    Test number
    804227890923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,561 miles (+51)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,561 miles
    Test number
    604970767082
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail98,510 miles (+4,539)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,510 miles
    Test number
    178532213255
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Red - overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass93,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    980187256062
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm tread
    • AdvisorySmall play o/s/f lower arm rear bush
  13. Fail93,971 miles (+7,166)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    230853999673
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm tread
    • AdvisorySmall play o/s/f lower arm rear bush
  14. Pass86,805 miles (+8,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,805 miles
    Test number
    921597699674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre size 225/45R17 94 Y
  15. Pass78,624 miles (+7,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    457691847494
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to print
  16. Pass71,131 miles (+9,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,131 miles
    Test number
    923119336195
    • AdvisoryDiesel emissions tested and past engine to clean for printout
    • AdvisoryFront tyre tread depth low
  17. Pass61,756 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,756 miles
    Test number
    848754765093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,925 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    859346564006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,640 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    165381453484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,741 miles (+11,260)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    469814742056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,481 miles
    Test number
    439995841039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HDH

Does LR08 HDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HDH is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HDH?
The MOT on LR08 HDH is valid until 12 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 HDH done?
LR08 HDH was recorded at 124,000 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,610 miles a year.
Has LR08 HDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HDH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 HDH 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 HDH find?
LR08 HDH passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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