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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LR08 ONLMOT history

LR08 ONL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

LR08 ONL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
204,198 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ONL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 ONL was last recorded at 204,198 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2012: 88,639 miles, lower than 102,225 miles on 14 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
203,560 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
638 miles
Average per year
10,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 204,198 miles
  • 2022 – 203,560 miles
  • 2021 – 202,489 miles
  • 2020 – 197,569 miles
  • 2019 – 188,162 miles
  • 2018 – 178,996 miles
  • 2017 – 170,577 miles
  • 2016 – 156,938 miles
  • 2015 – 142,779 miles
  • 2014 – 122,132 miles
  • 2013 – 100,066 miles
  • 2012 – 88,639 miles
  • 2011 – 72,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,198 miles
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,198 miles (+638)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,198 miles
    Test number
    315609693912
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass203,560 miles (+1,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    203,560 miles
    Test number
    667132063110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass202,492 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    202,492 miles
    Test number
    173300459516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail202,489 miles (+4,920)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,489 miles
    Test number
    524495550119
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass197,569 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    197,569 miles
    Test number
    805337817422
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail197,562 miles (+9,400)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,562 miles
    Test number
    312621791491
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,162 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    188,162 miles
    Test number
    879311448511
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail188,162 miles (+9,166)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,162 miles
    Test number
    872171860255
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass178,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    178,996 miles
    Test number
    742097939785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail178,994 miles (+8,417)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,994 miles
    Test number
    181135632453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass170,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    170,577 miles
    Test number
    110198024239
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail170,577 miles (+13,639)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,577 miles
    Test number
    412255209444
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass156,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    156,938 miles
    Test number
    386076006079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail156,938 miles (+14,159)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,938 miles
    Test number
    312190832386
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass142,779 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,779 miles
    Test number
    871315738324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,773 miles (+20,641)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,773 miles
    Test number
    525608442196
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass122,132 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,132 miles
    Test number
    118434024300
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre

  18. Fail122,132 miles (+22,066)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,132 miles
    Test number
    416644824467
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre

  19. Pass100,066 miles (+11,427)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,066 miles
    Test number
    499226413318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is low on pressure

  20. Pass88,639 miles (-13,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,639 miles
    Test number
    116655822332
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass102,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    138825732166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,225 miles (+2,676)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    816031632105
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass99,549 miles (+27,123)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,549 miles
    Test number
    947718562049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped.
    • NoteFront wipers split badly, but still clear screen.

  24. Pass72,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    527107461009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 ONL

Does LR08 ONL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 ONL expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ONL?
The MOT on LR08 ONL expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 ONL done?
LR08 ONL was recorded at 204,198 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 10,335 miles a year.
Has LR08 ONL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ONL has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 ONL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 ONL find?
LR08 ONL failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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