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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 MBUMOT history

LR08 MBU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

LR08 MBU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
145,993 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MBU was last recorded at 145,993 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 6,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2022: 11,867 miles, lower than 117,671 miles on 5 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,847 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,146 miles
Average per year
7,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,993 miles
  • 2024 – 139,847 miles
  • 2023 – 129,318 miles
  • 2022 – 11,867 miles
  • 2018 – 117,671 miles
  • 2017 – 111,694 miles
  • 2016 – 93,398 miles
  • 2015 – 72,870 miles
  • 2014 – 66,496 miles
  • 2013 – 63,296 miles
  • 2012 – 56,436 miles
  • 2011 – 36,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,993 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Engine cover + under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,993 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    4785284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,847 miles (+10,529)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,847 miles
    Test number
    3375088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,318 miles (+117,451)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,318 miles
    Test number
    1915362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,867 miles (-105,804)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    11,867 miles
    Test number
    664619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,671 miles (+5,977)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,671 miles
    Test number
    705752850238
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,694 miles
    Test number
    377748635723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/sr road wheel slightly binding

  7. Fail111,694 miles (+343)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,694 miles
    Test number
    879883580044
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/sr road wheel slightly binding

  8. Fail111,351 miles (+17,953)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,351 miles
    Test number
    332542238404
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Advisory2 rear tyres side wall cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under tray fitted

  9. Pass93,398 miles (+20,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,398 miles
    Test number
    233116635141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under tray fitted

  10. Pass72,870 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    129758455439
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall has a serious cracks
    • NoteRemove sat nav holder from the front windscreen

  11. Fail72,870 miles (+6,374)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    788708255073
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall has a serious cracks
    • NoteRemove sat nav holder from the front windscreen

  12. Pass66,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    739671474088
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail66,496 miles (+3,200)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    745529164089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass63,296 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    166747563461
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail63,296 miles (+6,860)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    939747663086
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass56,436 miles (+19,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,436 miles
    Test number
    645927322004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass36,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    936508441057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MBU

Does LR08 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MBU expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MBU?
The MOT on LR08 MBU expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MBU done?
LR08 MBU was recorded at 145,993 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 7,469 miles a year.
Has LR08 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MBU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LR08 MBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 MBU find?
LR08 MBU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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