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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 RXBMOT history

LR08 RXB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LR08 RXB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
157,187 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 RXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 RXB was last recorded at 157,187 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 8,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,431 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,756 miles
Average per year
8,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,187 miles
  • 2025 – 148,431 miles
  • 2024 – 140,526 miles
  • 2023 – 132,850 miles
  • 2022 – 124,598 miles
  • 2021 – 116,385 miles
  • 2020 – 109,907 miles
  • 2019 – 98,974 miles
  • 2018 – 89,442 miles
  • 2017 – 81,819 miles
  • 2016 – 75,600 miles
  • 2015 – 67,377 miles
  • 2014 – 58,650 miles
  • 2013 – 50,285 miles
  • 2012 – 40,766 miles
  • 2011 – 29,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,187 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30 cm of rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slower to operate
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both outer sills slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,187 miles (+8,756)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,187 miles
    Test number
    183358197689
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30 cm of rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slower to operate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,431 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,431 miles
    Test number
    657509711322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,414 miles (+7,888)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,414 miles
    Test number
    701101494315
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass140,526 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,526 miles
    Test number
    957785179729
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail140,506 miles (+7,656)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,506 miles
    Test number
    517668378269
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass132,850 miles (+25)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,850 miles
    Test number
    724308422833
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail132,825 miles (+8,227)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,825 miles
    Test number
    789341287775
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,598 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,598 miles
    Test number
    112349888242
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail124,578 miles (+8,193)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,578 miles
    Test number
    847285083562
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass116,385 miles (+6,478)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,385 miles
    Test number
    751622247015
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber shroud detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

  11. Pass109,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    690083130077
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail109,892 miles (+10,918)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,892 miles
    Test number
    844927276003
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass98,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,974 miles
    Test number
    454103772650
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail98,960 miles (+9,518)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,960 miles
    Test number
    557224752467
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass89,442 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    334130800592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,819 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    709523317874
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly damaged

  17. Pass75,600 miles (+8,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,600 miles
    Test number
    225765511550
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly damaged

  18. Pass67,377 miles (+8,727)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,377 miles
    Test number
    376135065057
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteBoth outer sills slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split on ends

  19. Pass58,650 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    205674164050
    • NoteBoth outer sills slightly damaged

  20. Fail58,636 miles (+8,351)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    128444864087
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBoth outer sills slightly damaged

  21. Pass50,285 miles (+9,519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    775157173076
    • NoteBoth outer sills slightly damaged

  22. Pass40,766 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,766 miles
    Test number
    135162872463
    • NoteBoth outer sills damaged

  23. Fail40,766 miles (+11,062)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,766 miles
    Test number
    495312772011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth outer sills damaged

  24. Pass29,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    849653071083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 RXB

Does LR08 RXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 RXB expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 RXB?
The MOT on LR08 RXB expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 RXB done?
LR08 RXB was recorded at 157,187 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,480 miles a year.
Has LR08 RXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 RXB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 RXB 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 RXB find?
LR08 RXB failed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 5 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30 cm of rear subframe front mounting, and 10 more.

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