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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 MGOMOT history

LR08 MGO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2023.

LR08 MGO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
137,501 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MGO
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 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MGO was last recorded at 137,501 miles on 1 Jul 2023, 5,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,069 miles · 18 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,432 miles
Average per year
9,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,501 miles
  • 2022 – 132,069 miles
  • 2021 – 110,527 miles
  • 2020 – 92,746 miles
  • 2019 – 68,291 miles
  • 2018 – 57,943 miles
  • 2017 – 54,946 miles
  • 2016 – 51,703 miles
  • 2015 – 46,179 miles
  • 2014 – 40,513 miles
  • 2013 – 34,773 miles
  • 2012 – 28,782 miles
  • 2011 – 24,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,501 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,501 miles
    Test number
    356380628324
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail137,501 miles (+5,432)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,501 miles
    Test number
    701111139097
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,069 miles (+21,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,069 miles
    Test number
    429815728017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,527 miles (+17,781)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,527 miles
    Test number
    427358960165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    92,746 miles
    Test number
    732012700244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,746 miles (+24,455)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,746 miles
    Test number
    730982062409
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass68,291 miles (+10,348)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    68,291 miles
    Test number
    714343972811
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass57,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    695884445256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail57,943 miles (+2,997)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    125349951029
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass54,946 miles (+3,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,946 miles
    Test number
    298917183754
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's lipped & worn quite excessive
    • AdvisoryNote: engine oil level low & dirty.
    • AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's lipped & corroded up.

  11. Pass51,703 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    973525359934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,179 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    465682675010
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside of fuel tank stained

  13. Pass46,179 miles (+5,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    945602575076
    • NoteOffside of fuel tank stained

  14. Pass40,513 miles (+5,740)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    487531984005
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & worn.
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & cracked & perishe up.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked & perishe up.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

  15. Pass34,773 miles (+5,991)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    148708583080
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft boot small damage.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked & perishe up on edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

  16. Pass28,782 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,782 miles
    Test number
    188939972491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,240 miles
    Test number
    376188281006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MGO

Does LR08 MGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MGO expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MGO?
The MOT on LR08 MGO expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MGO done?
LR08 MGO was recorded at 137,501 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2023, an average of 9,240 miles a year.
Has LR08 MGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MGO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 MGO 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 MGO find?
LR08 MGO passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 1 more.

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