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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.

LR08 HFT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass195,827 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass147,783 miles (+11,366)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,783 miles
    Test number
    167383571946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,417 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,417 miles
    Test number
    106888811513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass118,029 miles (+10,187)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,029 miles
    Test number
    817291704360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,842 miles (+23,203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,842 miles
    Test number
    679357253094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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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