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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 MDYMOT history

LR08 MDY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LR08 MDY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
125,449 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MDY was last recorded at 125,449 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,835 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,614 miles
Average per year
5,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,449 miles
  • 2025 – 123,835 miles
  • 2024 – 122,388 miles
  • 2023 – 116,452 miles
  • 2022 – 112,262 miles
  • 2021 – 108,505 miles
  • 2019 – 104,632 miles
  • 2018 – 100,981 miles
  • 2017 – 98,112 miles
  • 2016 – 94,876 miles
  • 2015 – 77,539 miles
  • 2014 – 66,209 miles
  • 2012 – 60,112 miles
  • 2011 – 41,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,449 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Engine covers / under trays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Service warning lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,449 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,449 miles
    Test number
    776247699768
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail125,449 miles (+1,614)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,449 miles
    Test number
    791145188046
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass123,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,835 miles
    Test number
    402664432133
    • AdvisoryService warning lamp on

  4. Fail123,835 miles (+1,447)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,835 miles
    Test number
    588514623334
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryService warning lamp on

  5. Pass122,388 miles (+5,936)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,388 miles
    Test number
    681753158859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService warning lamp on

  6. Pass116,452 miles (+4,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,452 miles
    Test number
    844534388078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,262 miles (+3,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,262 miles
    Test number
    437550328702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  8. Pass108,505 miles (+3,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,505 miles
    Test number
    531653992661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  9. Pass104,632 miles (+3,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,632 miles
    Test number
    577496191388
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass100,981 miles (+2,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,981 miles
    Test number
    677383422273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

  11. Pass98,112 miles (+3,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,112 miles
    Test number
    671434112166
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass94,876 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,876 miles
    Test number
    112269668474
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  13. Fail94,867 miles (+17,328)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    865400489510
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view

  14. Pass77,539 miles (+11,330)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    298065605038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,209 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    156452804443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,112 miles (+18,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    977231182150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    289343171471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MDY

Does LR08 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MDY is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MDY?
The MOT on LR08 MDY is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MDY done?
LR08 MDY was recorded at 125,449 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,625 miles a year.
Has LR08 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MDY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 MDY 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 MDY find?
LR08 MDY passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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