Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LR08 LZXMOT history
LR08 LZX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 212,940 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 212,940 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 LZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 LZX was last recorded at 212,940 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 212,936 miles · 3 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 9,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 212,940 miles
- 2025 – 203,135 miles
- 2024 – 190,978 miles
- 2023 – 182,966 miles
- 2022 – 173,138 miles
- 2021 – 168,006 miles
- 2020 – 166,744 miles
- 2019 – 152,448 miles
- 2018 – 131,658 miles
- 2017 – 122,622 miles
- 2016 – 103,171 miles
- 2015 – 90,582 miles
- 2014 – 86,736 miles
- 2013 – 83,793 miles
- 2012 – 81,445 miles
- 2011 – 66,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,940 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along bottom of windscreen both sides,also minor chip damage o/s/f
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,940 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 212,940 miles
- Test number
- 884507241670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail212,936 miles (+9,801)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,936 miles
- Test number
- 251497928391
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass203,135 miles (+342)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 203,135 miles
- Test number
- 773120738789
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail202,793 miles (+11,815)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,793 miles
- Test number
- 312111534025
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass190,978 miles (+8,012)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 190,978 miles
- Test number
- 283511435433
- MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view across screen,also o/s/f drivers view, (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished, (5.2.3 (e))
Pass182,966 miles (+20)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 182,966 miles
- Test number
- 199988109972
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along bottom of windscreen both sides,also minor chip damage o/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail182,946 miles (+9,808)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,946 miles
- Test number
- 687158134829
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along bottom of windscreen both sides,also minor chip damage o/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass173,138 miles (+113)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 173,138 miles
- Test number
- 469160643292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,025 miles (+5,019)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,025 miles
- Test number
- 212809704551
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass168,006 miles (+1,262)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 168,006 miles
- Test number
- 154994185505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,744 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 166,744 miles
- Test number
- 520742026521
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail166,744 miles (+14,296)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,744 miles
- Test number
- 345739204997
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRequires brake fluid change
Pass152,448 miles (+20,790)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 152,448 miles
- Test number
- 716549739047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,658 miles (+9,036)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 131,658 miles
- Test number
- 158274743052
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront both brake discs excessively worn
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass122,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 122,622 miles
- Test number
- 783571193619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,622 miles (+19,451)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,622 miles
- Test number
- 352891058119
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass103,171 miles (+12,589)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,171 miles
- Test number
- 932656364473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,582 miles (+3,846)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 90,582 miles
- Test number
- 326177285069
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,736 miles (+2,943)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 86,736 miles
- Test number
- 175470084411
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat nearside rear.
Pass83,793 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 83,793 miles
- Test number
- 187177583018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,445 miles (+15,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 81,445 miles
- Test number
- 229284392043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 66,315 miles
- Test number
- 997707891007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 LZX
- Does LR08 LZX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 LZX is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 LZX?
- The MOT on LR08 LZX is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 LZX done?
- LR08 LZX was recorded at 212,940 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 9,512 miles a year.
- Has LR08 LZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 LZX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 LZX 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 LZX find?
- LR08 LZX passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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