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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 OMKMOT history

LR08 OMK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 214,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

LR08 OMK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
214,653 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OMK was last recorded at 214,653 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 20,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,897 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
20,756 miles
Average per year
11,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,653 miles
  • 2024 – 193,897 miles
  • 2023 – 193,181 miles
  • 2022 – 185,495 miles
  • 2021 – 173,089 miles
  • 2020 – 163,693 miles
  • 2019 – 146,350 miles
  • 2018 – 133,814 miles
  • 2017 – 114,670 miles
  • 2016 – 98,850 miles
  • 2015 – 90,537 miles
  • 2014 – 82,205 miles
  • 2013 – 72,704 miles
  • 2012 – 63,646 miles
  • 2011 – 53,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,653 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass214,653 miles (+20,756)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    214,653 miles
    Test number
    398593578203
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,897 miles (+716)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    193,897 miles
    Test number
    647452183282
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail193,181 miles (+7,686)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,181 miles
    Test number
    145351452796
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass185,495 miles (+12,406)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,495 miles
    Test number
    517113010432
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass173,089 miles (+9,396)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    173,089 miles
    Test number
    457439484941
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass163,693 miles (+17,343)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,693 miles
    Test number
    770125537472
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,350 miles (+12,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,350 miles
    Test number
    759230402495
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass133,814 miles (+19,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,814 miles
    Test number
    839892233627
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass114,670 miles (+15,820)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,670 miles
    Test number
    237535404924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,850 miles (+8,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,850 miles
    Test number
    174107586254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass90,537 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,537 miles
    Test number
    825458495008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,414 miles (+8,209)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,414 miles
    Test number
    558731495078
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass82,205 miles (+9,501)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    167712394406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,704 miles (+9,058)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    436401903147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail63,646 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    306676092034
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,646 miles (+10,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    887536092048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    676708101185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OMK

Does LR08 OMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OMK expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OMK?
The MOT on LR08 OMK expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OMK done?
LR08 OMK was recorded at 214,653 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 11,532 miles a year.
Has LR08 OMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OMK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 OMK 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 OMK find?
LR08 OMK passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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