Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
LR08 HDUMOT history
LR08 HDU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 151,321 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 HDU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 HDU was last recorded at 151,321 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 10,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,185 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,136 miles
- Average per year
- 7,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,321 miles
- 2025 – 141,185 miles
- 2024 – 139,335 miles
- 2022 – 127,080 miles
- 2021 – 110,668 miles
- 2020 – 100,467 miles
- 2019 – 91,054 miles
- 2018 – 73,033 miles
- 2017 – 52,376 miles
- 2016 – 47,274 miles
- 2014 – 43,848 miles
- 2013 – 38,092 miles
- 2012 – 34,687 miles
- 2011 – 31,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,321 miles
- AdvisoryBoth sills are covered with plastic skirts not allowing an inspection
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,321 miles (+10,136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 151,321 miles
- Test number
- 410272571164
- AdvisoryBoth sills are covered with plastic skirts not allowing an inspection
Pass141,185 miles (+159)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 141,185 miles
- Test number
- 859592378671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail141,026 miles (+1,691)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,026 miles
- Test number
- 774624829603
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass139,335 miles (+12,255)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 139,335 miles
- Test number
- 599221480707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,080 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,080 miles
- Test number
- 945136947998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail127,079 miles (+16,411)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,079 miles
- Test number
- 832194139282
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass110,668 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 110,668 miles
- Test number
- 631125385392
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail110,668 miles (+10,201)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,668 miles
- Test number
- 596737567052
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,467 miles (+9,413)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 100,467 miles
- Test number
- 873345576431
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,054 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,054 miles
- Test number
- 570379371392
- AdvisoryDamage to o/s of rear bumper
- AdvisoryLow tyre pressure light on
- AdvisoryLower parts of rear springs not visible
- AdvisoryUpper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible
Fail91,040 miles (+18,007)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,040 miles
- Test number
- 256077808166
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryDamage to o/s of rear bumper
- AdvisoryLow tyre pressure light on
- AdvisoryLower parts of rear springs not visible
- AdvisoryUpper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible
Pass73,033 miles (+300)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 73,033 miles
- Test number
- 859884373456
- MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
Fail72,733 miles (+20,357)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,733 miles
- Test number
- 972384973349
- MajorOffside Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated hindge broken (3.1 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
Pass52,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 52,376 miles
- Test number
- 156920315806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,376 miles (+1,578)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,376 miles
- Test number
- 461340431594
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass50,798 miles (+3,524)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 50,798 miles
- Test number
- 948163457063
- AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Outer cuts on tyre walls
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front damage to wing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cut on tyre wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear damage to suspension ride high system
Pass47,274 miles (+3,426)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 47,274 miles
- Test number
- 791761291454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,848 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 43,848 miles
- Test number
- 245216134318
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear n/s ride high switch,arm broken.
Fail43,848 miles (+5,756)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,848 miles
- Test number
- 618446534324
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine oil low
- NoteRear n/s ride high switch,arm broken.
Pass38,092 miles (+3,405)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 38,092 miles
- Test number
- 105382053188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,687 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 34,687 miles
- Test number
- 258069442433
- AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass31,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,440 miles
- Test number
- 905148161014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,440 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,440 miles
- Test number
- 678217651003
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about LR08 HDU
- Does LR08 HDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HDU is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 HDU?
- The MOT on LR08 HDU is valid until 10 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 HDU done?
- LR08 HDU was recorded at 151,321 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,973 miles a year.
- Has LR08 HDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 HDU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 HDU 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 HDU find?
- LR08 HDU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: both sills are covered with plastic skirts not allowing an inspection.
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