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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 OPTMOT history

LR08 OPT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LR08 OPT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,702 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OPT was last recorded at 122,702 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 8,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,497 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,205 miles
Average per year
6,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,702 miles
  • 2024 – 114,497 miles
  • 2023 – 106,886 miles
  • 2022 – 95,065 miles
  • 2021 – 89,787 miles
  • 2020 – 83,649 miles
  • 2019 – 75,916 miles
  • 2018 – 65,192 miles
  • 2017 – 55,468 miles
  • 2016 – 50,111 miles
  • 2015 – 43,786 miles
  • 2014 – 37,039 miles
  • 2013 – 30,814 miles
  • 2012 – 25,463 miles
  • 2011 – 20,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,702 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,702 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,702 miles
    Test number
    455131911158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,497 miles (+7,611)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,497 miles
    Test number
    853698192690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,886 miles (+11,821)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,886 miles
    Test number
    967892940578
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass95,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,065 miles
    Test number
    339911352545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill damaged

  5. Fail95,065 miles (+5,278)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,065 miles
    Test number
    735813795864
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill damaged

  6. Pass89,787 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    527371663752
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail89,787 miles (+6,138)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    155070143237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,649 miles (+7,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,649 miles
    Test number
    541759537831
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damaged

  9. Pass75,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    940758486821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,916 miles (+10,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    396785937513
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,192 miles (+9,724)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    240722900398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    302854485261
    • 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)

  13. Fail55,468 miles (+5,357)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    115470944094
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  14. Pass50,111 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    775799275350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,786 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    329504205457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,039 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,039 miles
    Test number
    647087654061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,814 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,814 miles
    Test number
    769826663094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,463 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,463 miles
    Test number
    437695362083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,011 miles
    Test number
    498487861078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OPT

Does LR08 OPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OPT is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OPT?
The MOT on LR08 OPT is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OPT done?
LR08 OPT was recorded at 122,702 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 6,954 miles a year.
Has LR08 OPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OPT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 OPT 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 OPT find?
LR08 OPT passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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