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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

LR08 OWLMOT history

LR08 OWL is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 75,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LR08 OWL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,599 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OWL was last recorded at 75,599 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 5,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,178 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,421 miles
Average per year
7,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,599 miles
  • 2025 – 70,178 miles
  • 2023 – 63,501 miles
  • 2022 – 56,687 miles
  • 2021 – 42,882 miles
  • 2020 – 39,515 miles
  • 2019 – 35,294 miles
  • 2018 – 23,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,599 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    191225934699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail75,599 miles (+5,421)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    676658337995
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested n/s/r tyre flat to the rim (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,178 miles (+6,677)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    398711315497
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass63,501 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,501 miles
    Test number
    169462875529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,687 miles (+13,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    714895234762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass42,882 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,882 miles
    Test number
    121021788035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,515 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,515 miles
    Test number
    714801814288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,294 miles (+11,962)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    439791787557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    23,332 miles
    Test number
    827661414517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OWL

Does LR08 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OWL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OWL?
The MOT on LR08 OWL is valid until 22 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 OWL done?
LR08 OWL was recorded at 75,599 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,126 miles a year.
Has LR08 OWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OWL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 OWL 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 OWL find?
LR08 OWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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