
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass107,197 miles (+4,201)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 107,197 miles
- Test number
- 985267825413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,996 miles (+4,435)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 102,996 miles
- Test number
- 820067419496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 98,561 miles
- Test number
- 804227890923
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Pass61,756 miles (+8,831)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 61,756 miles
- Test number
- 848754765093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,925 miles (+9,285)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 52,925 miles
- Test number
- 859346564006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,640 miles (+7,899)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,640 miles
- Test number
- 165381453484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,741 miles (+11,260)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 35,741 miles
- Test number
- 469814742056
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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