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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 HDZMOT history

LR08 HDZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LR08 HDZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
183,001 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HDZ was last recorded at 183,001 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,597 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,404 miles
Average per year
6,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,001 miles
  • 2024 – 180,597 miles
  • 2023 – 177,068 miles
  • 2022 – 173,818 miles
  • 2021 – 157,515 miles
  • 2020 – 153,232 miles
  • 2019 – 144,306 miles
  • 2018 – 138,222 miles
  • 2017 – 131,232 miles
  • 2016 – 124,452 miles
  • 2015 – 115,889 miles
  • 2014 – 111,158 miles
  • 2013 – 102,975 miles
  • 2012 – 99,056 miles
  • 2011 – 92,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,001 miles1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    183,001 miles
    Test number
    509549040048
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,001 miles (+2,404)2 repaired1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,001 miles
    Test number
    378992640026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,597 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,597 miles
    Test number
    506185143647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail180,597 miles (+3,529)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,597 miles
    Test number
    791380692450
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass177,068 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    177,068 miles
    Test number
    826642175603
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT IS ON DASH
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HOSE INSURE
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME GETTING RUSTY

  6. Fail177,051 miles (+3,233)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,051 miles
    Test number
    365657840220
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT IS ON DASH
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE HOSE INSURE
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME GETTING RUSTY

  7. Pass173,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,818 miles
    Test number
    910367273978
    • AdvisoryE.M.Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail173,818 miles (+16,303)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,818 miles
    Test number
    756250899322
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryE.M.Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass157,515 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,515 miles
    Test number
    978234280991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,232 miles
    Test number
    559352992650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,232 miles (+8,926)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,232 miles
    Test number
    757829806875
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass144,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,306 miles
    Test number
    348288683916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension components corroded

  13. Fail144,306 miles (+6,084)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,306 miles
    Test number
    512111988961
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension components corroded

  14. Pass138,222 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,222 miles
    Test number
    558308976535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,232 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,232 miles
    Test number
    207295954841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,452 miles (+8,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,452 miles
    Test number
    208083760398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass115,889 miles (+4,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,889 miles
    Test number
    126531595098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass111,158 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,158 miles
    Test number
    896105384042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,975 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,975 miles
    Test number
    405046363003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,056 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    539584292009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,757 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,757 miles
    Test number
    758824691082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding slightly and wearing thin. Advise new discs at pad renewal.

Questions about LR08 HDZ

Does LR08 HDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HDZ is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HDZ?
The MOT on LR08 HDZ is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HDZ done?
LR08 HDZ was recorded at 183,001 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,103 miles a year.
Has LR08 HDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HDZ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 HDZ 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 HDZ find?
LR08 HDZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; coil spring corroded all, and 16 more.

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