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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 MXJMOT history

LR08 MXJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LR08 MXJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,353 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MXJ was last recorded at 71,353 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,953 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,400 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,353 miles
  • 2025 – 61,953 miles
  • 2024 – 58,220 miles
  • 2023 – 51,369 miles
  • 2022 – 43,373 miles
  • 2021 – 35,541 miles
  • 2020 – 31,879 miles
  • 2019 – 24,395 miles
  • 2018 – 22,527 miles
  • 2017 – 20,651 miles
  • 2016 – 18,274 miles
  • 2015 – 16,099 miles
  • 2014 – 13,594 miles
  • 2013 – 10,699 miles
  • 2012 – 7,865 miles
  • 2011 – 5,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,353 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,353 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    661182838124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,953 miles (+3,733)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,953 miles
    Test number
    188273286762
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass58,220 miles (+6,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    103837233264
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass51,369 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,369 miles
    Test number
    904006173846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,373 miles (+7,832)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,373 miles
    Test number
    820201670457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,541 miles
    Test number
    568367510122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,541 miles (+3,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,541 miles
    Test number
    234118376573
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass31,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,879 miles
    Test number
    133178207408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,879 miles (+7,484)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,879 miles
    Test number
    502996157556
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass24,395 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,395 miles
    Test number
    628745928210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,527 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,527 miles
    Test number
    327092144929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,651 miles (+2,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    917508607193
    • 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)
  13. Pass18,274 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,274 miles
    Test number
    221173657563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,099 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,099 miles
    Test number
    925508055023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,594 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    13,594 miles
    Test number
    869168544094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,699 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,699 miles
    Test number
    146039643411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,865 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    7,865 miles
    Test number
    565547342052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    5,636 miles
    Test number
    867408341069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MXJ

Does LR08 MXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MXJ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MXJ?
The MOT on LR08 MXJ is valid until 13 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 MXJ done?
LR08 MXJ was recorded at 71,353 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has LR08 MXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MXJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 MXJ 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 MXJ find?
LR08 MXJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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