Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LR08 MWMMOT history
LR08 MWM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,820 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 73,820 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MWM
- 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
- 11 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MWM was last recorded at 73,820 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Aug 2014: 40,220 miles, lower than 351,098 miles on 4 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 69,940 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,880 miles
- Average per year
- 2,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,820 miles
- 2025 – 69,940 miles
- 2024 – 65,904 miles
- 2023 – 63,167 miles
- 2022 – 62,232 miles
- 2021 – 59,891 miles
- 2020 – 56,968 miles
- 2019 – 55,012 miles
- 2018 – 52,912 miles
- 2017 – 48,906 miles
- 2016 – 46,710 miles
- 2015 – 44,101 miles
- 2014 – 40,220 miles
- 2013 – 351,098 miles
- 2012 – 31,266 miles
- 2011 – 27,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,820 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 73,820 miles
- Test number
- 732443942334
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,820 miles (+3,880)1 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,820 miles
- Test number
- 495459099303
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,940 miles (+4,036)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 69,940 miles
- Test number
- 105130803111
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass65,904 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 65,904 miles
- Test number
- 689824783483
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail65,903 miles (+2,736)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,903 miles
- Test number
- 666927470034
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,167 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 63,167 miles
- Test number
- 635739787395
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail63,167 miles (+935)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,167 miles
- Test number
- 824234702121
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,232 miles (+2,341)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 62,232 miles
- Test number
- 693808309437
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,891 miles (+2,923)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 59,891 miles
- Test number
- 943625448715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,968 miles (+1,956)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 56,968 miles
- Test number
- 832714223181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,012 miles (+2,100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 55,012 miles
- Test number
- 808467753600
- 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))
Pass52,912 miles (+4,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 52,912 miles
- Test number
- 380279698042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,906 miles (+2,196)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 48,906 miles
- Test number
- 670611396531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,710 miles (+2,609)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 46,710 miles
- Test number
- 187883987591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,101 miles (+3,881)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 44,101 miles
- Test number
- 662760485589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,220 miles (-310,878)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,220 miles
- Test number
- 955021344214
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass351,098 miles (+319,832)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 351,098 miles
- Test number
- 597297543285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,266 miles (+3,307)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,266 miles
- Test number
- 526739052137
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass27,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 27,959 miles
- Test number
- 226727151027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,959 miles1 dangerous8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,959 miles
- Test number
- 206836151088
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Questions about LR08 MWM
- Does LR08 MWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MWM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MWM?
- The MOT on LR08 MWM is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 MWM done?
- LR08 MWM was recorded at 73,820 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,949 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MWM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MWM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR08 MWM find?
- LR08 MWM passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.
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