Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LR08 ONKMOT history
LR08 ONK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 173,664 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,420 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 ONK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 ONK was last recorded at 173,664 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 173,639 miles · 8 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 9,420 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,664 miles
- 2024 – 166,150 miles
- 2023 – 163,265 miles
- 2022 – 158,596 miles
- 2021 – 149,151 miles
- 2020 – 135,994 miles
- 2019 – 125,041 miles
- 2018 – 113,470 miles
- 2017 – 99,687 miles
- 2016 – 83,369 miles
- 2015 – 72,679 miles
- 2014 – 62,819 miles
- 2013 – 51,000 miles
- 2012 – 43,742 miles
- 2011 – 35,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,664 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight dragRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at outer fixing
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at outer fixing
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Engine management light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,664 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 173,664 miles
- Test number
- 512397429604
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight drag
Fail173,639 miles (+7,489)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,639 miles
- Test number
- 940003054645
- 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle stuck on (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight drag
Pass166,150 miles (+19)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 166,150 miles
- Test number
- 319444299881
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at outer fixing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at outer fixing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail166,131 miles (+2,866)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,131 miles
- Test number
- 921962658510
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at outer fixing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at outer fixing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass163,265 miles (+4,669)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 163,265 miles
- Test number
- 563860799054
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,596 miles (+9,445)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 158,596 miles
- Test number
- 897831269072
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass149,151 miles (+13,157)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 149,151 miles
- Test number
- 352517458707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,994 miles (+10,953)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 135,994 miles
- Test number
- 102495034323
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 125,041 miles
- Test number
- 911487850195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,039 miles (+11,569)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,039 miles
- Test number
- 371624113785
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass113,470 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 113,470 miles
- Test number
- 330707072621
- AdvisoryVacuum Unit Makes A Noise When Engine Switched Off
Fail113,468 miles (+13,781)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,468 miles
- Test number
- 320496791274
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Yellow Engine Light On (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVacuum Unit Makes A Noise When Engine Switched Off
Pass99,687 miles (+16,318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 99,687 miles
- Test number
- 290323969102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn badly on inside edge & perishing in treads
Pass83,369 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 83,369 miles
- Test number
- 895595342651
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail83,365 miles (+10,686)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,365 miles
- Test number
- 672735528344
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass72,679 miles (+9,860)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 72,679 miles
- Test number
- 625988315201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,819 miles (+11,819)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 62,819 miles
- Test number
- 775453624207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,000 miles (+7,258)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 51,000 miles
- Test number
- 858908803258
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
Pass43,742 miles (+8,534)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 43,742 miles
- Test number
- 139646212282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,208 miles (+678)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 35,208 miles
- Test number
- 797388421221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,530 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 34,530 miles
- Test number
- 307577891092
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail34,530 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,530 miles
- Test number
- 496077991026
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LR08 ONK
- Does LR08 ONK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ONK is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 ONK?
- The MOT on LR08 ONK is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 ONK done?
- LR08 ONK was recorded at 173,664 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,420 miles a year.
- Has LR08 ONK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 ONK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 ONK 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 ONK find?
- LR08 ONK passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake has slight drag.
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