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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 MWXMOT history

LR08 MWX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

LR08 MWX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
146,258 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MWX was last recorded at 146,258 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 5,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,296 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,962 miles
Average per year
8,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,258 miles
  • 2023 – 140,296 miles
  • 2022 – 132,676 miles
  • 2021 – 123,595 miles
  • 2020 – 118,612 miles
  • 2019 – 111,901 miles
  • 2018 – 106,151 miles
  • 2017 – 97,740 miles
  • 2016 – 88,096 miles
  • 2015 – 74,838 miles
  • 2014 – 68,356 miles
  • 2013 – 58,639 miles
  • 2012 – 54,444 miles
  • 2011 – 36,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,258 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    102692248008
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,258 miles (+5,962)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    339583994261
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,296 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,296 miles
    Test number
    123762888094
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail140,295 miles (+7,619)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,295 miles
    Test number
    119611714678
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass132,676 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,676 miles
    Test number
    456212775421
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail132,669 miles (+9,074)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,669 miles
    Test number
    657717325850
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass123,595 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,595 miles
    Test number
    596112024826
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass cracked

  8. Fail123,593 miles (+4,981)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,593 miles
    Test number
    496374382309
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass cracked

  9. Pass118,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,612 miles
    Test number
    984308469708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail118,612 miles (+6,711)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,612 miles
    Test number
    998581014915
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass111,901 miles (+5,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,901 miles
    Test number
    873046988405
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 discs corroded on faces a lot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads inner wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker bump stops broken n/s/r and o/s/r .mud covers shockers adrift

  12. Pass106,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    520474732312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,151 miles (+8,411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    594564282612
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass97,740 miles (+9,644)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,740 miles
    Test number
    163255118020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,096 miles (+13,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    934976949091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,838 miles (+6,482)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    219259635149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    436701944125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail68,356 miles (+9,717)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    207031044421
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass58,639 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,639 miles
    Test number
    755837133068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,444 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    349785862417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  21. Fail54,444 miles (+17,571)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    355805762247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass36,873 miles (+7,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,873 miles
    Test number
    788865461285
    • 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)

  23. Pass29,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,807 miles
    Test number
    689729951082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 MWX

Does LR08 MWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MWX expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MWX?
The MOT on LR08 MWX expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MWX done?
LR08 MWX was recorded at 146,258 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 8,531 miles a year.
Has LR08 MWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MWX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 MWX 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 MWX find?
LR08 MWX passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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