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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 HFCMOT history

LR08 HFC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LR08 HFC grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
197,915 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HFC
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
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HFC was last recorded at 197,915 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,855 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
10,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,915 miles
  • 2025 – 197,855 miles
  • 2024 – 181,295 miles
  • 2023 – 168,488 miles
  • 2022 – 161,426 miles
  • 2021 – 151,028 miles
  • 2020 – 143,689 miles
  • 2019 – 131,537 miles
  • 2018 – 120,345 miles
  • 2017 – 110,161 miles
  • 2016 – 98,623 miles
  • 2015 – 86,859 miles
  • 2014 – 80,529 miles
  • 2013 – 70,378 miles
  • 2012 – 59,409 miles
  • 2011 – 53,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,915 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated and beam image poor
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,915 miles (+60)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    197,915 miles
    Test number
    584144177429
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated and beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail197,855 miles (+16,560)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,855 miles
    Test number
    721069481819
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,295 miles
    Test number
    954875676777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  4. Fail181,294 miles (+12,806)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,294 miles
    Test number
    824378597821
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass168,488 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,488 miles
    Test number
    207739668576
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,484 miles (+7,058)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,484 miles
    Test number
    258133648497
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,426 miles (+10,398)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,426 miles
    Test number
    550322276266
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

  8. Pass151,028 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,028 miles
    Test number
    883142655864
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord exposure (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front winter tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail151,028 miles (+7,339)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,028 miles
    Test number
    493283328095
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord exposure (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front winter tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass143,689 miles (+12,152)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,689 miles
    Test number
    276632611062
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front winter tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass131,537 miles (+11,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,537 miles
    Test number
    196329740085
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,345 miles (+10,184)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,345 miles
    Test number
    961693839976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,161 miles
    Test number
    317236433305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail110,161 miles (+11,538)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,161 miles
    Test number
    108165161047
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass98,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,623 miles
    Test number
    545893889302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail98,620 miles (+11,761)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,620 miles
    Test number
    289185747762
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,859 miles
    Test number
    123315441822
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside inner rack joint

  18. Fail86,859 miles (+6,330)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,859 miles
    Test number
    280502987618
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside inner rack joint

  19. Pass80,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    318159644218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,529 miles (+10,151)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    236979044299
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear discs poor condition.
    • NoteSidewall damage O/S/Front tyre.

  21. Pass70,378 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    636472043236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,374 miles (+10,965)3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,374 miles
    Test number
    688021343256
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre poor condition
    • NoteRear discs poor condition

  23. Pass59,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    448301142292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,409 miles (+6,118)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    355131742250
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre out of shape

  25. Pass53,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,291 miles
    Test number
    588094941266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HFC

Does LR08 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HFC is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HFC?
The MOT on LR08 HFC is valid until 6 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 HFC done?
LR08 HFC was recorded at 197,915 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,077 miles a year.
Has LR08 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HFC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 HFC 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 HFC find?
LR08 HFC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 6 more.

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