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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 MWWMOT history

LR08 MWW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LR08 MWW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,815 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MWW was last recorded at 110,815 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,246 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,569 miles
Average per year
5,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,815 miles
  • 2025 – 104,246 miles
  • 2024 – 97,361 miles
  • 2023 – 90,843 miles
  • 2022 – 85,013 miles
  • 2021 – 79,338 miles
  • 2020 – 75,380 miles
  • 2019 – 69,030 miles
  • 2018 – 62,911 miles
  • 2017 – 56,159 miles
  • 2016 – 49,431 miles
  • 2015 – 42,177 miles
  • 2014 – 36,898 miles
  • 2013 – 31,537 miles
  • 2012 – 26,976 miles
  • 2011 – 22,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low
  • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,815 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,815 miles
    Test number
    637098575561
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  2. Fail110,815 miles (+6,569)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,815 miles
    Test number
    945168727384
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  3. Pass104,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    104640206203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,246 miles (+6,885)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    187913977730
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass97,361 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,361 miles
    Test number
    382597215073
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail97,361 miles (+6,518)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,361 miles
    Test number
    862653964034
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,843 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    917996663695
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  8. Fail90,843 miles (+5,830)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    977517698706
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  9. Pass85,013 miles (+5,675)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,013 miles
    Test number
    791931771063
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear & wearing low close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  10. Pass79,338 miles (+3,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    844820099402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  11. Pass75,380 miles (+6,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,380 miles
    Test number
    578573545481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low

  12. Pass69,030 miles (+6,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    270212944243
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads & disc worn

  13. Pass62,911 miles (+6,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    520616802677
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted

  14. Pass56,159 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,159 miles
    Test number
    353969253254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,431 miles
    Test number
    741143940993
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  16. Fail49,431 miles (+7,254)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,431 miles
    Test number
    998982724178
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  17. Pass42,177 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    868047545003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,898 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    325145454045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,537 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,537 miles
    Test number
    615818653010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,976 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,976 miles
    Test number
    609913552015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,060 miles
    Test number
    359017741036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MWW

Does LR08 MWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MWW is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MWW?
The MOT on LR08 MWW is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MWW done?
LR08 MWW was recorded at 110,815 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,906 miles a year.
Has LR08 MWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MWW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 MWW 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 MWW find?
LR08 MWW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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