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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 HFDMOT history

LR08 HFD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LR08 HFD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,498 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HFD
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 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HFD was last recorded at 144,498 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,298 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,200 miles
Average per year
7,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,498 miles
  • 2025 – 140,298 miles
  • 2024 – 135,116 miles
  • 2023 – 125,123 miles
  • 2022 – 116,553 miles
  • 2020 – 110,096 miles
  • 2019 – 105,168 miles
  • 2018 – 98,381 miles
  • 2017 – 83,779 miles
  • 2015 – 75,425 miles
  • 2014 – 68,923 miles
  • 2013 – 55,377 miles
  • 2012 – 39,706 miles
  • 2011 – 29,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,498 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,498 miles
    Test number
    187884036755
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail144,498 miles (+4,200)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,498 miles
    Test number
    935017138885
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,298 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,298 miles
    Test number
    318808972718
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail140,298 miles (+5,182)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,298 miles
    Test number
    809258589664
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass135,116 miles (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,116 miles
    Test number
    581861609327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,123 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    412510089231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,553 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,553 miles
    Test number
    346860088999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,096 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    544317335506
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass105,168 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,168 miles
    Test number
    226151053179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,381 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    853682849773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    153051728338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail92,252 miles (+8,473)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    270149780893
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass83,779 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,779 miles
    Test number
    774524798874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,425 miles (+6,502)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    526226835126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass68,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,923 miles
    Test number
    348358874103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,923 miles (+13,546)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,923 miles
    Test number
    349747674191
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass55,377 miles (+15,671)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,377 miles
    Test number
    316392163134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,706 miles (+10,207)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,706 miles
    Test number
    685554572029
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteFront and rear wipers starting to smear
  19. Pass29,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    667719241005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HFD

Does LR08 HFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HFD is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HFD?
The MOT on LR08 HFD is valid until 25 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 HFD done?
LR08 HFD was recorded at 144,498 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 7,699 miles a year.
Has LR08 HFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HFD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 HFD 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 HFD find?
LR08 HFD passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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