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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 NMKMOT history

LR08 NMK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LR08 NMK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
132,997 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 NMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 NMK was last recorded at 132,997 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 14,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,007 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,990 miles
Average per year
7,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,997 miles
  • 2025 – 118,007 miles
  • 2024 – 100,186 miles
  • 2023 – 84,743 miles
  • 2022 – 57,295 miles
  • 2021 – 42,164 miles
  • 2020 – 40,813 miles
  • 2019 – 37,808 miles
  • 2018 – 35,385 miles
  • 2017 – 31,102 miles
  • 2016 – 27,630 miles
  • 2015 – 24,873 miles
  • 2014 – 22,929 miles
  • 2013 – 21,031 miles
  • 2012 – 17,065 miles
  • 2011 – 13,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,997 miles
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFlywheel worn

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail132,997 miles (+14,990)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,997 miles
    Test number
    378724458554
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFlywheel worn

  2. Pass118,007 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,007 miles
    Test number
    376960018156
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail118,007 miles (+17,821)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,007 miles
    Test number
    833344126778
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,186 miles (+15,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,186 miles
    Test number
    998242164410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,743 miles (+27,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,743 miles
    Test number
    290650225201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,295 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    959290160845
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail56,670 miles (+5,767)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    891680833206
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    584168681120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,903 miles (+8,739)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    513949687086
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass42,164 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,164 miles
    Test number
    869899095726
    • 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))

  11. Pass40,813 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    915331268187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,808 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    896236489935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,385 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,385 miles
    Test number
    202000568700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,102 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    412240043325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,630 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,630 miles
    Test number
    924210668484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,873 miles (+1,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,873 miles
    Test number
    256351065018
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass22,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,929 miles
    Test number
    507974164012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,929 miles (+1,898)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,929 miles
    Test number
    575284664049
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Fail21,031 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,031 miles
    Test number
    197083363084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass21,031 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,031 miles
    Test number
    446133963041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,065 miles (+3,366)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,065 miles
    Test number
    208321952026
    • NoteGearbox flywheel noisy and sticking.
    • NoteHeadlight self adjuster motor noisy.
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inside edge.

  22. Pass13,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,699 miles
    Test number
    978132151074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 NMK

Does LR08 NMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 NMK expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 NMK?
The MOT on LR08 NMK expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 NMK done?
LR08 NMK was recorded at 132,997 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,704 miles a year.
Has LR08 NMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 NMK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 NMK 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 NMK find?
LR08 NMK failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 6 more.

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