Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LR08 MGUMOT history
LR08 MGU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 216,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 216,124 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 12,391 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MGU
- 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
- 1 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MGU was last recorded at 216,124 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 7,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 208,857 miles · 29 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,267 miles
- Average per year
- 12,391 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 216,124 miles
- 2023 – 208,857 miles
- 2022 – 202,520 miles
- 2021 – 193,547 miles
- 2020 – 186,535 miles
- 2019 – 173,426 miles
- 2018 – 160,627 miles
- 2017 – 144,596 miles
- 2016 – 126,082 miles
- 2015 – 110,628 miles
- 2014 – 97,167 miles
- 2013 – 85,261 miles
- 2012 – 74,533 miles
- 2011 – 54,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,124 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 216,124 miles
- Test number
- 361791513060
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail216,124 miles (+7,267)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,124 miles
- Test number
- 917687873505
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass208,857 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 208,857 miles
- Test number
- 369750291817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Fail208,857 miles (+6,337)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,857 miles
- Test number
- 138953485705
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass202,520 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 202,520 miles
- Test number
- 684916614241
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail202,516 miles (+8,969)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,516 miles
- Test number
- 715949055351
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated over heated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass193,547 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 193,547 miles
- Test number
- 202574650489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail193,547 miles (+7,012)4 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,547 miles
- Test number
- 108846709108
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass186,535 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 186,535 miles
- Test number
- 864024003801
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail186,535 miles (+13,109)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,535 miles
- Test number
- 631939062696
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass173,426 miles (+12,799)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 173,426 miles
- Test number
- 166296029502
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass160,627 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 160,627 miles
- Test number
- 852964256528
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking
Fail160,627 miles (+16,031)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,627 miles
- Test number
- 878236297941
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking
Pass144,596 miles (+18,514)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 144,596 miles
- Test number
- 390726446371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted covering some components from checking
Pass126,082 miles (+15,454)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 126,082 miles
- Test number
- 619815546636
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering some components
Pass110,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 110,628 miles
- Test number
- 175900495420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,628 miles (+13,461)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,628 miles
- Test number
- 488500695038
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail97,167 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,167 miles
- Test number
- 526588884053
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass97,167 miles (+11,906)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 97,167 miles
- Test number
- 846818184077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,261 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,261 miles
- Test number
- 537261483083
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass85,261 miles (+10,728)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 85,261 miles
- Test number
- 587911283033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,533 miles (+20,061)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,533 miles
- Test number
- 955767082016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,472 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 54,472 miles
- Test number
- 118539561047
- NoteDamage to underside of vehicle
- NoteNearside front door difficult to open
Questions about LR08 MGU
- Does LR08 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 MGU expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MGU?
- The MOT on LR08 MGU expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 MGU done?
- LR08 MGU was recorded at 216,124 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 12,391 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MGU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MGU 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 MGU find?
- LR08 MGU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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