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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 OMVMOT history

LR08 OMV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

LR08 OMV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
175,351 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OMV was last recorded at 175,351 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,259 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
8,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,351 miles
  • 2022 – 163,864 miles
  • 2021 – 152,077 miles
  • 2020 – 137,636 miles
  • 2019 – 129,442 miles
  • 2018 – 116,831 miles
  • 2017 – 111,343 miles
  • 2016 – 96,532 miles
  • 2015 – 89,232 miles
  • 2014 – 86,042 miles
  • 2013 – 83,956 miles
  • 2012 – 79,052 miles
  • 2011 – 71,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,351 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,351 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    175,351 miles
    Test number
    803044159932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Fail175,259 miles (+11,395)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,259 miles
    Test number
    354889414781
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass163,864 miles (+11,787)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,864 miles
    Test number
    753439670709
    • 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 (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 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake limits only just met

  4. Pass152,077 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,077 miles
    Test number
    870477749861
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail152,077 miles (+14,441)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,077 miles
    Test number
    884010536632
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass137,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,636 miles
    Test number
    766485165745
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail137,636 miles (+8,194)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,636 miles
    Test number
    794586219128
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch siezed (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,442 miles (+12,611)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,442 miles
    Test number
    678180066932
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,831 miles (+5,488)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    511672104737
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass111,343 miles (+14,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,343 miles
    Test number
    926324690821
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass96,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,532 miles
    Test number
    918364542217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,530 miles (+7,298)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,530 miles
    Test number
    668330547501
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass89,232 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,232 miles
    Test number
    927781077277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,042 miles (+2,086)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,042 miles
    Test number
    269926414331
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass83,956 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,956 miles
    Test number
    946074033354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,052 miles
    Test number
    738653772082
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail79,052 miles (+7,475)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,052 miles
    Test number
    456592372007
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteRear discs very rusty

  18. Pass71,577 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    195669361053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted

Questions about LR08 OMV

Does LR08 OMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OMV expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OMV?
The MOT on LR08 OMV expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OMV done?
LR08 OMV was recorded at 175,351 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 8,371 miles a year.
Has LR08 OMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OMV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 OMV 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 OMV find?
LR08 OMV passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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