Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 RVTMOT history

LR08 RVT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LR08 RVT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,700 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,929 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR08 RVT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 RVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 RVT was last recorded at 107,700 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,657 miles · 7 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
6,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,700 miles
  • 2025 – 107,110 miles
  • 2024 – 105,995 miles
  • 2023 – 104,275 miles
  • 2022 – 98,047 miles
  • 2021 – 86,816 miles
  • 2020 – 75,530 miles
  • 2019 – 70,234 miles
  • 2018 – 65,411 miles
  • 2017 – 60,845 miles
  • 2015 – 51,444 miles
  • 2014 – 43,134 miles
  • 2013 – 31,913 miles
  • 2012 – 17,544 miles
  • 2011 – 3,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,700 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,700 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,700 miles
    Test number
    341323179665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,657 miles (+547)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,657 miles
    Test number
    742455823589
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass107,110 miles (+1,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,110 miles
    Test number
    596502141669
    • AdvisoryRear Items not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle & attachments corroded

  4. Pass105,995 miles (+1,720)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,995 miles
    Test number
    906572962842
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass104,275 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,275 miles
    Test number
    315021550741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,047 miles (+11,231)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,047 miles
    Test number
    690297557325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,816 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,816 miles
    Test number
    251159152559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,814 miles (+11,284)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,814 miles
    Test number
    846378434122
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,530 miles (+5,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,530 miles
    Test number
    703954575180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass70,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,234 miles
    Test number
    808173025343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,234 miles (+4,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,234 miles
    Test number
    661425408547
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass65,411 miles (+4,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,411 miles
    Test number
    891080095981
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear advise nsr tyre slightly out of shape and wearing on outer edge

  13. Pass60,845 miles (+9,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    588473301047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass51,444 miles (+8,310)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,444 miles
    Test number
    169632235144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass43,134 miles (+11,221)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    868384014147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,913 miles (+14,369)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,913 miles
    Test number
    486191303117
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner shoulder
    • NoteRev wheel alignment check
    • NoteTyres 195/65tr15 continental eco contact 3

  17. Pass17,544 miles (+14,391)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,544 miles
    Test number
    967037122054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    3,153 miles
    Test number
    639084031079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 RVT

Does LR08 RVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 RVT is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 RVT?
The MOT on LR08 RVT is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 RVT done?
LR08 RVT was recorded at 107,700 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 6,929 miles a year.
Has LR08 RVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 RVT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 RVT 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 RVT find?
LR08 RVT passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LR08R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.