Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LR08 HEJMOT history
LR08 HEJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,681 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 136,681 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 HEJ
- 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
- 11 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 HEJ was last recorded at 136,681 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 5,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,682 miles · 3 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,999 miles
- Average per year
- 8,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,681 miles
- 2024 – 130,682 miles
- 2023 – 124,988 miles
- 2022 – 119,130 miles
- 2020 – 112,172 miles
- 2019 – 86,187 miles
- 2017 – 60,544 miles
- 2016 – 52,943 miles
- 2015 – 46,879 miles
- 2014 – 39,157 miles
- 2013 – 27,048 miles
- 2012 – 20,502 miles
- 2011 – 15,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,681 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,681 miles (+5,999)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 136,681 miles
- Test number
- 829167172311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,682 miles (+5,694)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 130,682 miles
- Test number
- 471006837060
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,988 miles (+5,858)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 124,988 miles
- Test number
- 342483876159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass119,130 miles (+6,958)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 119,130 miles
- Test number
- 679482026219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,172 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 112,172 miles
- Test number
- 154078627648
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,172 miles (+6,138)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,172 miles
- Test number
- 250852675758
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,034 miles (+19,847)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,034 miles
- Test number
- 707654324439
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight binding offside rear brake
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted covering some components
Pass86,187 miles (+25,643)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 86,187 miles
- Test number
- 382331450238
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,544 miles (+7,601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 60,544 miles
- Test number
- 442017506696
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking
Pass52,943 miles (+6,064)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 52,943 miles
- Test number
- 843970463493
- AdvisoryFront tyres getting low
Pass46,879 miles (+7,722)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 46,879 miles
- Test number
- 558461880892
- AdvisoryFront Both wipers starting to split and a little smeary
Pass39,157 miles (+5,964)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 39,157 miles
- Test number
- 345486054364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,193 miles (+6,145)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 33,193 miles
- Test number
- 696371314035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,048 miles (+6,546)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 27,048 miles
- Test number
- 176821313457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,502 miles (+4,869)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 20,502 miles
- Test number
- 629952312087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 15,633 miles
- Test number
- 789777411072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 HEJ
- Does LR08 HEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 HEJ expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 HEJ?
- The MOT on LR08 HEJ expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 HEJ done?
- LR08 HEJ was recorded at 136,681 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 8,661 miles a year.
- Has LR08 HEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 HEJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LR08 HEJ 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 HEJ find?
- LR08 HEJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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