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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 ONTMOT history

LR08 ONT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LR08 ONT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
177,796 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ONT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 ONT was last recorded at 177,796 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 10,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,019 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,777 miles
Average per year
10,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,796 miles
  • 2025 – 167,019 miles
  • 2024 – 150,686 miles
  • 2023 – 139,998 miles
  • 2022 – 135,252 miles
  • 2021 – 127,328 miles
  • 2020 – 117,317 miles
  • 2019 – 108,721 miles
  • 2018 – 97,187 miles
  • 2017 – 85,162 miles
  • 2016 – 65,274 miles
  • 2015 – 42,895 miles
  • 2014 – 38,403 miles
  • 2013 – 33,219 miles
  • 2012 – 26,876 miles
  • 2011 – 17,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,796 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    177,796 miles
    Test number
    788051319907
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail177,796 miles (+10,777)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,796 miles
    Test number
    260939387944
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,019 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    167,019 miles
    Test number
    482722411366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail167,017 miles (+16,331)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,017 miles
    Test number
    473845384273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,686 miles (+10,688)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,686 miles
    Test number
    111499004883
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE INTO REAR BOX CORRODED AND SLIGHT SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass139,998 miles (+235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,998 miles
    Test number
    216349023707
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail139,763 miles (+4,511)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,763 miles
    Test number
    419217842723
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass135,252 miles (+83)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,252 miles
    Test number
    253944325447
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail135,169 miles (+7,841)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,169 miles
    Test number
    674641995700
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,328 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,328 miles
    Test number
    220898886111
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge

  11. Fail127,325 miles (+10,008)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,325 miles
    Test number
    513811698248
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge

  12. Pass117,317 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    554958190396
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail117,317 miles (+8,596)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    593117776882
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass108,721 miles (+11,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,721 miles
    Test number
    646618559983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass97,187 miles (+12,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,187 miles
    Test number
    151500093329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass85,162 miles (+19,888)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,162 miles
    Test number
    765491849698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,274 miles (+22,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,274 miles
    Test number
    714634363036
    • 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)

  18. Pass42,895 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,895 miles
    Test number
    345880836838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,787 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    165890375424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,403 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,403 miles
    Test number
    347023464025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,219 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,219 miles
    Test number
    389424673079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,876 miles (+9,552)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    258852162052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,324 miles
    Test number
    927254251038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 ONT

Does LR08 ONT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ONT is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ONT?
The MOT on LR08 ONT is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 ONT done?
LR08 ONT was recorded at 177,796 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 10,376 miles a year.
Has LR08 ONT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ONT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 ONT 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 ONT find?
LR08 ONT passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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