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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LR08 MGVMOT history

LR08 MGV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 224,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

LR08 MGV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
224,465 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MGV was last recorded at 224,465 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 9,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
215,378 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,087 miles
Average per year
11,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 224,465 miles
  • 2021 – 215,378 miles
  • 2019 – 207,226 miles
  • 2018 – 197,145 miles
  • 2017 – 180,892 miles
  • 2016 – 168,331 miles
  • 2015 – 156,809 miles
  • 2014 – 146,861 miles
  • 2013 – 125,457 miles
  • 2012 – 106,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,465 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear bumpstops poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,465 miles (+9,087)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    224,465 miles
    Test number
    193160843256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass215,378 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    215,378 miles
    Test number
    425587438363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    207,226 miles
    Test number
    592222332468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail207,226 miles (+10,081)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,226 miles
    Test number
    485114160880
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass197,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    197,145 miles
    Test number
    242580471959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumpstops poor condition

  6. Fail197,145 miles (+8,978)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,145 miles
    Test number
    436565156252
    • DangerousFront 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumpstops poor condition

  7. Pass188,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    188,167 miles
    Test number
    888495811316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear bumpstops poor condition

  8. Fail188,167 miles (+7,275)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,167 miles
    Test number
    381603198492
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear bumpstops poor condition

  9. Pass180,892 miles (+12,561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    180,892 miles
    Test number
    859408866220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,331 miles (+11,522)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    168,331 miles
    Test number
    603563841046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,809 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    156,809 miles
    Test number
    195267425007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,861 miles (+21,404)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    146,861 miles
    Test number
    165112724085
    • NoteAll tyres wearing close to the legal limit.
    • NoteNearside headlamp beam image poor.

  13. Pass125,457 miles (+18,623)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,457 miles
    Test number
    199225713058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,834 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,834 miles
    Test number
    696903222032
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR08 MGV

Does LR08 MGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MGV expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MGV?
The MOT on LR08 MGV expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MGV done?
LR08 MGV was recorded at 224,465 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 11,800 miles a year.
Has LR08 MGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MGV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 MGV 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 MGV find?
LR08 MGV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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