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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 NNZMOT history

LR08 NNZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 257,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

LR08 NNZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
257,193 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 NNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 NNZ was last recorded at 257,193 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,191 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
14,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,193 miles
  • 2024 – 243,569 miles
  • 2023 – 228,986 miles
  • 2022 – 216,140 miles
  • 2021 – 202,820 miles
  • 2020 – 194,134 miles
  • 2019 – 185,386 miles
  • 2018 – 176,013 miles
  • 2017 – 167,578 miles
  • 2016 – 152,112 miles
  • 2015 – 136,680 miles
  • 2014 – 118,402 miles
  • 2013 – 97,865 miles
  • 2012 – 75,870 miles
  • 2011 – 53,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,193 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Misshapen on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Sill damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ** BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED **

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,193 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    257,193 miles
    Test number
    997215450721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Misshapen on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill damaged
  2. Fail257,191 miles (+13,622)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,191 miles
    Test number
    570478614514
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Misshapen on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill damaged
  3. Pass243,569 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    243,569 miles
    Test number
    211481223956
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ** BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED ** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail243,567 miles (+14,581)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,567 miles
    Test number
    650851407037
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ** BOTH HEAVILY CORRODED ** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass228,986 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    228,986 miles
    Test number
    115030916741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail228,986 miles (+12,846)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,986 miles
    Test number
    883580535487
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass216,140 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    216,140 miles
    Test number
    576910592174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail216,126 miles (+13,306)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,126 miles
    Test number
    485208322170
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread stepped/mishaped inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass202,820 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    202,820 miles
    Test number
    674371101248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail202,818 miles (+8,684)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,818 miles
    Test number
    428889052785
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass194,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    194,134 miles
    Test number
    798663905452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail194,133 miles (+8,747)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,133 miles
    Test number
    473855627612
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass185,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    185,386 miles
    Test number
    186571968599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Fail185,386 miles (+9,373)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,386 miles
    Test number
    120221673907
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. Pass176,013 miles (+8,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,013 miles
    Test number
    553365926653
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass167,578 miles (+15,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    167,578 miles
    Test number
    862800256496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass152,112 miles (+15,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,112 miles
    Test number
    858523657315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass136,680 miles (+18,278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,680 miles
    Test number
    186375975090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,402 miles (+20,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,402 miles
    Test number
    976605784091
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass97,865 miles (+21,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,865 miles
    Test number
    259646183031
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass75,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    466997662030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,870 miles (+22,198)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    227437562077
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  23. Pass53,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    698083661089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 NNZ

Does LR08 NNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 NNZ expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 NNZ?
The MOT on LR08 NNZ expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 NNZ done?
LR08 NNZ was recorded at 257,193 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 14,493 miles a year.
Has LR08 NNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 NNZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 NNZ 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 NNZ find?
LR08 NNZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear misshapen on inner edge; nearside sill damaged.

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