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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 MFUMOT history

LR08 MFU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LR08 MFU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
164,822 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MFU was last recorded at 164,822 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2012: 36,538 miles, lower than 41,258 miles on 9 Feb 2011.

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
159,371 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,451 miles
Average per year
8,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,822 miles
  • 2024 – 159,371 miles
  • 2023 – 152,451 miles
  • 2022 – 147,462 miles
  • 2021 – 140,608 miles
  • 2020 – 135,005 miles
  • 2019 – 130,555 miles
  • 2018 – 127,526 miles
  • 2017 – 119,919 miles
  • 2016 – 104,858 miles
  • 2015 – 91,755 miles
  • 2014 – 80,801 miles
  • 2013 – 73,547 miles
  • 2012 – 67,511 miles
  • 2011 – 41,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,822 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,822 miles (+5,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    164,822 miles
    Test number
    546201867236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass159,371 miles (+6,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,371 miles
    Test number
    465823684576
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,451 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,451 miles
    Test number
    529562997763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,462 miles (+6,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,462 miles
    Test number
    894803639097
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing low and perished

  5. Pass140,608 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,608 miles
    Test number
    638736304455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,005 miles
    Test number
    167190909251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,004 miles (+4,449)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,004 miles
    Test number
    204166644920
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass130,555 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    422788850840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    761244266233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,526 miles (+7,607)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    923445769832
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass119,919 miles (+15,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,919 miles
    Test number
    729413557465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  12. Pass104,858 miles (+13,103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,858 miles
    Test number
    781511117855
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 2/3 worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass91,755 miles (+10,954)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,755 miles
    Test number
    567937575149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass80,801 miles (+7,254)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,801 miles
    Test number
    818012874197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass73,547 miles (+6,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,547 miles
    Test number
    459460583123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,511 miles (+30,972)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,511 miles
    Test number
    305093662192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,539 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    287603832094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,538 miles (-4,720)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,538 miles
    Test number
    269322332073
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass41,258 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,258 miles
    Test number
    815180241057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,255 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,255 miles
    Test number
    607438231008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 MFU

Does LR08 MFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MFU is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MFU?
The MOT on LR08 MFU is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MFU done?
LR08 MFU was recorded at 164,822 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,318 miles a year.
Has LR08 MFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MFU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 MFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 MFU find?
LR08 MFU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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