
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LR08 HFTMOT history
LR08 HFT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 195,827 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 195,827 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,381 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 HFT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 HFT was last recorded at 195,827 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 6,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 189,092 miles · 2 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,735 miles
- Average per year
- 10,381 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 195,827 miles
- 2022 – 189,092 miles
- 2021 – 180,828 miles
- 2020 – 147,783 miles
- 2019 – 136,417 miles
- 2018 – 133,942 miles
- 2017 – 130,481 miles
- 2016 – 124,962 miles
- 2015 – 121,685 miles
- 2014 – 118,029 miles
- 2013 – 107,842 miles
- 2012 – 84,639 miles
- 2011 – 61,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Damage / Dent No Sharp Edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper Insecure
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 wing and offside rear bumper damage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,827 miles (+6,735)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 195,827 miles
- Test number
- 767831325187
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Damage / Dent No Sharp Edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper Insecure
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass189,092 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 189,092 miles
- Test number
- 406615169031
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing and offside rear bumper damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail189,091 miles (+8,263)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,091 miles
- Test number
- 979572390799
- MajorFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing and offside rear bumper damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass180,828 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 180,828 miles
- Test number
- 512238620618
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing and offside rear bumper damage
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail180,828 miles (+33,045)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,828 miles
- Test number
- 326251450424
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing and offside rear bumper damage
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass147,783 miles (+11,366)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 147,783 miles
- Test number
- 167383571946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,417 miles (+2,475)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 136,417 miles
- Test number
- 106888811513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,942 miles (+3,461)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 133,942 miles
- Test number
- 202045516564
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass130,481 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 130,481 miles
- Test number
- 279278273148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail130,479 miles (+5,517)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,479 miles
- Test number
- 359891622689
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,962 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 124,962 miles
- Test number
- 169201701508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail124,960 miles (+3,275)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,960 miles
- Test number
- 481695001866
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,685 miles (+3,656)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 121,685 miles
- Test number
- 430007958774
- AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass118,029 miles (+10,187)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 118,029 miles
- Test number
- 817291704360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,842 miles (+23,203)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 107,842 miles
- Test number
- 679357253094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,639 miles (+23,471)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 84,639 miles
- Test number
- 826381562041
- NoteFront disc brakes worn (thinning)
- NoteFront registration plate deteriorating
Pass61,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,168 miles
- Test number
- 555814371043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 HFT
- Does LR08 HFT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 HFT expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 HFT?
- The MOT on LR08 HFT expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 HFT done?
- LR08 HFT was recorded at 195,827 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 10,381 miles a year.
- Has LR08 HFT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 HFT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR08 HFT 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 HFT find?
- LR08 HFT passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.
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