Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LR08 MDJMOT history
LR08 MDJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 159,087 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MDJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MDJ was last recorded at 159,087 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 4,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,204 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,883 miles
- Average per year
- 7,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,087 miles
- 2025 – 154,204 miles
- 2024 – 150,143 miles
- 2023 – 137,422 miles
- 2022 – 128,225 miles
- 2021 – 122,039 miles
- 2020 – 114,071 miles
- 2018 – 104,387 miles
- 2017 – 98,921 miles
- 2016 – 93,430 miles
- 2015 – 87,061 miles
- 2014 – 77,127 miles
- 2013 – 62,449 miles
- 2012 – 47,473 miles
- 2011 – 39,660 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,087 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Side repeater insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,087 miles (+4,883)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 159,087 miles
- Test number
- 257732166292
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass154,204 miles (+4,061)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 154,204 miles
- Test number
- 659010399990
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass150,143 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 150,143 miles
- Test number
- 271772104906
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail150,143 miles (+12,721)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,143 miles
- Test number
- 500644407125
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass137,422 miles (+9,197)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 137,422 miles
- Test number
- 176164474770
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,225 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 128,225 miles
- Test number
- 479907163916
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail128,220 miles (+6,181)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,220 miles
- Test number
- 178641313109
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass122,039 miles (+7,968)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 122,039 miles
- Test number
- 958499340065
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass114,071 miles (+9,684)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 114,071 miles
- Test number
- 253632805440
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,387 miles (+5,466)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 104,387 miles
- Test number
- 622417193588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 98,921 miles
- Test number
- 355610683368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,919 miles (+5,489)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,919 miles
- Test number
- 816103943735
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Pass93,430 miles (+6,369)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 93,430 miles
- Test number
- 714828245580
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn, deteriorated, worn inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
- AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
Pass87,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 87,061 miles
- Test number
- 209690615235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,061 miles (+9,934)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,061 miles
- Test number
- 108760915210
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass77,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 77,127 miles
- Test number
- 288878914247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,127 miles (+14,678)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,127 miles
- Test number
- 346958214284
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
Pass62,449 miles (+14,976)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,449 miles
- Test number
- 265161393114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,473 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 47,473 miles
- Test number
- 709708622270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,455 miles (+1,346)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 47,455 miles
- Test number
- 245462642458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,109 miles (+6,449)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 46,109 miles
- Test number
- 147967922416
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass39,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 39,660 miles
- Test number
- 859550341088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 MDJ
- Does LR08 MDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MDJ is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MDJ?
- The MOT on LR08 MDJ is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 MDJ done?
- LR08 MDJ was recorded at 159,087 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MDJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MDJ 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 MDJ find?
- LR08 MDJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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