Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LR08 MJUMOT history
LR08 MJU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 82,407 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MJU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MJU was last recorded at 82,407 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 2,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,587 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,820 miles
- Average per year
- 4,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,407 miles
- 2025 – 79,587 miles
- 2024 – 76,014 miles
- 2023 – 71,901 miles
- 2021 – 67,762 miles
- 2019 – 52,673 miles
- 2018 – 49,482 miles
- 2017 – 46,175 miles
- 2016 – 42,065 miles
- 2015 – 37,100 miles
- 2014 – 32,518 miles
- 2013 – 27,906 miles
- 2012 – 23,398 miles
- 2011 – 18,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,407 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 82,407 miles
- Test number
- 503927530086
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,407 miles (+2,820)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,407 miles
- Test number
- 399598081019
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,587 miles (+3,573)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 79,587 miles
- Test number
- 821308237899
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,014 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 76,014 miles
- Test number
- 277523391575
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,014 miles (+4,113)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,014 miles
- Test number
- 467154049648
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,901 miles (+4,139)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 71,901 miles
- Test number
- 256044056776
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,762 miles (+7,676)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 67,762 miles
- Test number
- 942531455635
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass60,086 miles (+7,413)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 60,086 miles
- Test number
- 286279697338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,673 miles (+3,191)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 52,673 miles
- Test number
- 231639881371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,482 miles (+3,307)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 49,482 miles
- Test number
- 491636203431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,175 miles (+4,110)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 46,175 miles
- Test number
- 427627894311
- AdvisoryN/S rear tyre outer cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,065 miles (+4,965)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,065 miles
- Test number
- 286786685590
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,100 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 37,100 miles
- Test number
- 215273675176
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Fail37,100 miles (+4,582)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,100 miles
- Test number
- 257970875468
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass32,518 miles (+4,612)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 32,518 miles
- Test number
- 158436934177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,906 miles (+4,508)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 27,906 miles
- Test number
- 918139723120
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass23,398 miles (+4,619)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 23,398 miles
- Test number
- 338086932154
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside front tyre perished/tread getting low
Fail18,779 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,779 miles
- Test number
- 197517831125
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass18,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 18,779 miles
- Test number
- 757427731182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 MJU
- Does LR08 MJU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MJU is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MJU?
- The MOT on LR08 MJU is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 MJU done?
- LR08 MJU was recorded at 82,407 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 4,320 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MJU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MJU 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 MJU find?
- LR08 MJU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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