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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 MHAMOT history

LR08 MHA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 198,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

LR08 MHA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
198,487 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MHA was last recorded at 198,487 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 8,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,036 miles · 14 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
8,451 miles
Average per year
12,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,487 miles
  • 2023 – 190,036 miles
  • 2022 – 187,726 miles
  • 2021 – 184,584 miles
  • 2020 – 176,147 miles
  • 2019 – 164,508 miles
  • 2018 – 153,632 miles
  • 2017 – 141,531 miles
  • 2016 – 128,641 miles
  • 2015 – 113,773 miles
  • 2014 – 96,577 miles
  • 2013 – 80,525 miles
  • 2012 – 61,470 miles
  • 2011 – 36,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,487 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    198,487 miles
    Test number
    756058099029
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail198,487 miles (+8,451)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,487 miles
    Test number
    647750730094
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,036 miles (+2,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    190,036 miles
    Test number
    638627059691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on suspension arm showing slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on suspension arm showing slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,726 miles (+3,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    187,726 miles
    Test number
    987190908155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    184,584 miles
    Test number
    551835665929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail184,584 miles (+8,437)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,584 miles
    Test number
    876290306429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass176,147 miles (+11,639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    176,147 miles
    Test number
    223319316880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,508 miles (+10,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,508 miles
    Test number
    422807995493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,632 miles (+12,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,632 miles
    Test number
    447987274130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,531 miles (+12,890)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    141,531 miles
    Test number
    529955279616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,641 miles (+14,868)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,641 miles
    Test number
    180875734423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,773 miles
    Test number
    135599455084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,773 miles (+17,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,773 miles
    Test number
    569729955070
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass96,577 miles (+16,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,577 miles
    Test number
    395293984079
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass80,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    276469143493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,525 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    897779743139
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass80,525 miles (+19,055)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    926569143164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,470 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,470 miles
    Test number
    228107442143
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail61,470 miles (+24,753)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,470 miles
    Test number
    589307342108
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass36,717 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    215369891017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,648 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,648 miles
    Test number
    697837091077
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 MHA

Does LR08 MHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MHA expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MHA?
The MOT on LR08 MHA expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MHA done?
LR08 MHA was recorded at 198,487 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 12,532 miles a year.
Has LR08 MHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MHA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 MHA 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 MHA find?
LR08 MHA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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