
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LR08 MFYMOT history
LR08 MFY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 181,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 181,884 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 14,645 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MFY
- 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 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MFY was last recorded at 181,884 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 13,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 168,026 miles · 26 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 13,858 miles
- Average per year
- 14,645 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 181,884 miles
- 2021 – 168,026 miles
- 2020 – 160,171 miles
- 2019 – 148,228 miles
- 2018 – 139,510 miles
- 2017 – 125,355 miles
- 2016 – 112,511 miles
- 2015 – 95,672 miles
- 2014 – 79,079 miles
- 2013 – 63,882 miles
- 2012 – 43,033 miles
- 2011 – 23,230 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Chip in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,884 miles (+13,858)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 181,884 miles
- Test number
- 673467694679
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass168,026 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 168,026 miles
- Test number
- 822801501108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail168,025 miles (+7,854)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,025 miles
- Test number
- 291394782977
- MajorExhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass160,171 miles (+11,943)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 160,171 miles
- Test number
- 705158824619
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted
Pass148,228 miles (+8,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 148,228 miles
- Test number
- 954202793153
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass139,510 miles (+14,155)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 139,510 miles
- Test number
- 628372217626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,355 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 125,355 miles
- Test number
- 738724372692
- 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)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine components
- AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail125,355 miles (+12,844)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,355 miles
- Test number
- 920423241968
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine components
- AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass112,511 miles (+16,839)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 112,511 miles
- Test number
- 704983064805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,672 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 95,672 miles
- Test number
- 296194815180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,513 miles (+16,434)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,513 miles
- Test number
- 145445805136
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass79,079 miles (+15,197)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 79,079 miles
- Test number
- 727157294022
- NoteBattery light on
- NoteFront wipers split and worn
- NoteRear brakes binding slightly
Pass63,882 miles (+20,849)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 63,882 miles
- Test number
- 217289903120
- 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)
Pass43,033 miles (+19,803)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,033 miles
- Test number
- 258989312148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 23,230 miles
- Test number
- 986903441110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 MFY
- Does LR08 MFY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 MFY expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MFY?
- The MOT on LR08 MFY expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 MFY done?
- LR08 MFY was recorded at 181,884 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 14,645 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MFY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MFY 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 MFY find?
- LR08 MFY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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