Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LR08 LZTMOT history
LR08 LZT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 198,521 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 198,521 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,585 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 LZT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR08 LZT was last recorded at 198,521 miles on 29 May 2024, 3,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 194,727 miles · 9 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,794 miles
- Average per year
- 11,585 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 198,521 miles
- 2023 – 173,315 miles
- 2022 – 158,820 miles
- 2021 – 139,912 miles
- 2020 – 136,718 miles
- 2019 – 129,795 miles
- 2018 – 120,992 miles
- 2017 – 110,496 miles
- 2016 – 99,535 miles
- 2015 – 97,083 miles
- 2014 – 93,777 miles
- 2013 – 78,924 miles
- 2012 – 62,437 miles
- 2011 – 45,105 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail198,521 miles
- DangerousCentral Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousPower steering pump fractured and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation allows in excess of 25mm movement at a looped belt anchorage (10.1 (r))
- MajorOffside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail198,521 miles (+3,794)5 dangerous9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,521 miles
- Test number
- 969914401469
- DangerousCentral Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousPower steering pump fractured and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation allows in excess of 25mm movement at a looped belt anchorage (10.1 (r))
- MajorOffside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass194,727 miles (+21,412)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 194,727 miles
- Test number
- 931376827237
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,315 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 173,315 miles
- Test number
- 219842931362
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail173,275 miles (+14,455)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,275 miles
- Test number
- 144522173904
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass158,820 miles (+18,908)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 158,820 miles
- Test number
- 621922495949
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass139,912 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 139,912 miles
- Test number
- 764823039079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail139,912 miles (+3,194)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,912 miles
- Test number
- 567936428376
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass136,718 miles (+6,923)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 136,718 miles
- Test number
- 179527707733
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,795 miles (+8,803)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 129,795 miles
- Test number
- 264541609517
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray & egine cover fitted atb time of test
Pass120,992 miles (+10,496)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 120,992 miles
- Test number
- 996725604970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,496 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 110,496 miles
- Test number
- 409218124265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail110,496 miles (+10,961)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,496 miles
- Test number
- 791235211052
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass99,535 miles (+2,452)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 99,535 miles
- Test number
- 700843674768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front worn inner edge
Pass97,083 miles (+3,306)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 97,083 miles
- Test number
- 577119765017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass93,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 93,777 miles
- Test number
- 695188454071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,777 miles (+14,853)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,777 miles
- Test number
- 695488354033
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Pass78,924 miles (+16,487)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 78,924 miles
- Test number
- 775249853091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,437 miles (+17,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 62,437 miles
- Test number
- 729572062015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 45,105 miles
- Test number
- 228601561018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 LZT
- Does LR08 LZT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 LZT expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 LZT?
- The MOT on LR08 LZT expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 LZT done?
- LR08 LZT was recorded at 198,521 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 11,585 miles a year.
- Has LR08 LZT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 LZT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 LZT 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 LZT find?
- LR08 LZT failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 5 dangerous defects and 9 major defects: central vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering; nearside front wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 11 more.
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