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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 NPCMOT history

LR08 NPC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

LR08 NPC grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
164,582 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 NPC
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
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 NPC was last recorded at 164,582 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 7,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,674 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
7,908 miles
Average per year
8,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,582 miles
  • 2023 – 156,674 miles
  • 2022 – 149,123 miles
  • 2021 – 142,310 miles
  • 2020 – 136,162 miles
  • 2019 – 130,920 miles
  • 2018 – 123,546 miles
  • 2017 – 117,056 miles
  • 2016 – 112,134 miles
  • 2015 – 107,541 miles
  • 2014 – 88,534 miles
  • 2013 – 71,297 miles
  • 2012 – 59,980 miles
  • 2011 – 45,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,582 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,582 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,582 miles
    Test number
    360236490890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,674 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,674 miles
    Test number
    119826936973
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail156,674 miles (+7,551)3 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,674 miles
    Test number
    388225713104
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,123 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,123 miles
    Test number
    224064744199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,310 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,310 miles
    Test number
    499709810270
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail142,310 miles (+6,148)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,310 miles
    Test number
    226408942333
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,162 miles (+5,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,162 miles
    Test number
    756762766608
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass130,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,920 miles
    Test number
    670395890841
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail130,920 miles (+7,374)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,920 miles
    Test number
    688515585115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass123,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,546 miles
    Test number
    950194948032
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail123,546 miles (+7)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,546 miles
    Test number
    102701882733
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail123,539 miles (+6,483)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,539 miles
    Test number
    442416193385
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass117,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,056 miles
    Test number
    301330575845
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail117,056 miles (+4,922)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,056 miles
    Test number
    661031700774
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass112,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,134 miles
    Test number
    489983287631
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail112,134 miles (+4,593)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,134 miles
    Test number
    703019043045
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass107,541 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,541 miles
    Test number
    258101095117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,520 miles (+18,986)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    778288985190
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass88,534 miles (+17,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    687321324138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,297 miles (+11,317)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,297 miles
    Test number
    286530613459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    265425232483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,980 miles (+14,659)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    455575932139
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    819295241195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 NPC

Does LR08 NPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 NPC expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 NPC?
The MOT on LR08 NPC expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 NPC done?
LR08 NPC was recorded at 164,582 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 8,838 miles a year.
Has LR08 NPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 NPC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 NPC 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 NPC find?
LR08 NPC passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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