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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 MGJMOT history

LR08 MGJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

LR08 MGJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2026
Mileage
127,125 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MGJ was last recorded at 127,125 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,125 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,125 miles
  • 2023 – 122,695 miles
  • 2022 – 119,115 miles
  • 2021 – 116,535 miles
  • 2019 – 111,650 miles
  • 2018 – 104,150 miles
  • 2017 – 97,468 miles
  • 2016 – 88,202 miles
  • 2015 – 78,023 miles
  • 2014 – 70,557 miles
  • 2013 – 66,089 miles
  • 2012 – 61,343 miles
  • 2011 – 55,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,125 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Bumper repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,125 miles
    Test number
    896490544326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail127,125 miles (+4,430)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,125 miles
    Test number
    740399079662
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,695 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,695 miles
    Test number
    615583215040
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper repaired

  4. Fail122,691 miles (+3,576)2 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,691 miles
    Test number
    161357368275
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper repaired

  5. Pass119,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    692895624762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,115 miles (+2,580)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    592921348779
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,535 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,535 miles
    Test number
    132590384456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,650 miles
    Test number
    266572140973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail111,650 miles (+7,500)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,650 miles
    Test number
    163516898405
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,150 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    811239485317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber slight misting of fluid, may cause limited damping effect

  11. Fail104,144 miles (+6,676)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,144 miles
    Test number
    508447841184
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass97,468 miles (+9,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,468 miles
    Test number
    186776429440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass88,202 miles (+10,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,202 miles
    Test number
    434254704179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass78,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    817959805282
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail78,023 miles (+7,466)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    876249705280
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass70,557 miles (+4,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    368916584170
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,089 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    856432883177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,343 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,343 miles
    Test number
    837197202229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,622 miles (+883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,622 miles
    Test number
    917896401218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    647205771027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,739 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    298864771079
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 MGJ

Does LR08 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MGJ expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MGJ?
The MOT on LR08 MGJ expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MGJ done?
LR08 MGJ was recorded at 127,125 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 5,193 miles a year.
Has LR08 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MGJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 MGJ 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 MGJ find?
LR08 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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