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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 HDXMOT history

LR08 HDX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LR08 HDX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,832 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HDX was last recorded at 125,832 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,681 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,151 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,832 miles
  • 2025 – 122,681 miles
  • 2024 – 119,290 miles
  • 2023 – 115,751 miles
  • 2022 – 110,009 miles
  • 2021 – 104,554 miles
  • 2020 – 96,738 miles
  • 2019 – 89,092 miles
  • 2018 – 82,825 miles
  • 2017 – 74,618 miles
  • 2016 – 61,542 miles
  • 2015 – 48,693 miles
  • 2014 – 42,086 miles
  • 2013 – 34,291 miles
  • 2012 – 28,155 miles
  • 2011 – 20,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,832 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Both front tyre's are worn on the inner edge's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear tyre is cracking / perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,832 miles (+3,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,832 miles
    Test number
    801070772761
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass122,681 miles (+3,391)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,681 miles
    Test number
    312843442964
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area and under the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  3. Pass119,290 miles (+3,539)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    536267726428
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  4. Pass115,751 miles (+5,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,751 miles
    Test number
    319796848733
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  5. Pass110,009 miles (+5,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,009 miles
    Test number
    746214606806
    • AdvisoryFront both sides front tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  6. Pass104,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,554 miles
    Test number
    156498730100
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings detached (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail104,554 miles (+7,816)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,554 miles
    Test number
    116499442925
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings detached (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass96,738 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    511858137911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,092 miles (+6,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,092 miles
    Test number
    762957247289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass82,825 miles (+8,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,825 miles
    Test number
    543730101013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber shroud is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is heavily perished

  11. Pass74,618 miles (+13,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    948388958598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is cracking & perishing

  12. Pass61,542 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,542 miles
    Test number
    407533301011
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's are worn on the inner edge's
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking / perishing

  13. Fail61,434 miles (+12,741)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,434 miles
    Test number
    847254849216
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's are worn on the inner edge's
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking / perishing

  14. Pass48,693 miles (+6,607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,693 miles
    Test number
    339134755037
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail42,086 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,086 miles
    Test number
    155739054443
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass42,086 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,086 miles
    Test number
    666259054090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,291 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    729507753090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,155 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,155 miles
    Test number
    708038552093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,511 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,511 miles
    Test number
    107422051080
    • NoteAdvise slight bulge nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LR08 HDX

Does LR08 HDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HDX is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HDX?
The MOT on LR08 HDX is valid until 22 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 HDX done?
LR08 HDX was recorded at 125,832 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has LR08 HDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HDX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 HDX 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 HDX find?
LR08 HDX passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area and under the floor few places.

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