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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 OJBMOT history

LR08 OJB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LR08 OJB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,631 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OJB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OJB was last recorded at 120,631 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,629 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,631 miles
  • 2024 – 117,250 miles
  • 2023 – 113,241 miles
  • 2022 – 107,478 miles
  • 2021 – 100,570 miles
  • 2020 – 96,179 miles
  • 2019 – 91,099 miles
  • 2017 – 69,468 miles
  • 2016 – 56,431 miles
  • 2015 – 51,375 miles
  • 2014 – 43,570 miles
  • 2013 – 35,251 miles
  • 2012 – 27,948 miles
  • 2011 – 19,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,631 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,631 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,631 miles
    Test number
    834234077066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,629 miles (+3,379)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,629 miles
    Test number
    285079033591
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,250 miles (+4,009)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,250 miles
    Test number
    105225511631
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass113,241 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,241 miles
    Test number
    548149673087
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail113,236 miles (+5,758)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,236 miles
    Test number
    440680172903
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass107,478 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,478 miles
    Test number
    809650749938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,478 miles (+6,908)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,478 miles
    Test number
    507282836696
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,570 miles
    Test number
    653440476229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail100,570 miles (+4,391)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,570 miles
    Test number
    443228495186
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    921077690687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail96,179 miles (+5,080)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    122752403899
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass91,099 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,099 miles
    Test number
    963383267717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,098 miles (+21,630)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    860874202296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass69,468 miles (+13,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,468 miles
    Test number
    987972380407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,431 miles
    Test number
    558037254700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Fail56,431 miles (+5,056)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,431 miles
    Test number
    340847779878
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass51,375 miles (+7,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,375 miles
    Test number
    907925477910
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass43,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,570 miles
    Test number
    115789434367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail43,570 miles (+8,319)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,570 miles
    Test number
    999079134368
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass35,251 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,251 miles
    Test number
    256558433346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,948 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    508541442304
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail27,948 miles (+8,304)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    576751442355
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass19,644 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,644 miles
    Test number
    548443041386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,640 miles (+7,027)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,640 miles
    Test number
    129175031380
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  25. Fail12,613 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,613 miles
    Test number
    618507041008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass12,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,613 miles
    Test number
    789317641066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OJB

Does LR08 OJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OJB is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OJB?
The MOT on LR08 OJB is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OJB done?
LR08 OJB was recorded at 120,631 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,132 miles a year.
Has LR08 OJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OJB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 OJB 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 OJB find?
LR08 OJB passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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