Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
LR08 RXCMOT history
LR08 RXC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 93,356 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 RXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 RXC was last recorded at 93,356 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,366 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,990 miles
- Average per year
- 5,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,356 miles
- 2025 – 89,366 miles
- 2024 – 85,065 miles
- 2023 – 80,590 miles
- 2022 – 73,675 miles
- 2021 – 70,376 miles
- 2020 – 67,245 miles
- 2019 – 61,101 miles
- 2018 – 53,683 miles
- 2017 – 44,561 miles
- 2016 – 41,174 miles
- 2015 – 36,837 miles
- 2014 – 32,338 miles
- 2013 – 28,009 miles
- 2012 – 17,902 miles
- 2011 – 10,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play weight on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine turbo hose seal areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR swing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front headlamp bracket broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive turbo hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,356 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 93,356 miles
- Test number
- 163187194820
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play weight on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine turbo hose seal areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR swing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail93,356 miles (+3,990)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,356 miles
- Test number
- 394939879731
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play weight on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine turbo hose seal areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR swing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,366 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 89,366 miles
- Test number
- 784387321221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,366 miles (+4,301)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,366 miles
- Test number
- 359996772159
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bracket broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald shoulders, 4mm across (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,065 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 85,065 miles
- Test number
- 414615143412
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,065 miles (+4,475)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,065 miles
- Test number
- 946761170726
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,590 miles (+6,915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 80,590 miles
- Test number
- 112870950399
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,675 miles (+3,299)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 73,675 miles
- Test number
- 849514541072
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread stepping and cracking
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass70,376 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 70,376 miles
- Test number
- 651200075251
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass67,245 miles (+6,144)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 67,245 miles
- Test number
- 340694326977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section, intermediate silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass61,101 miles (+7,418)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,101 miles
- Test number
- 693101500067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,683 miles (+9,122)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 53,683 miles
- Test number
- 113523866140
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,561 miles (+3,387)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 44,561 miles
- Test number
- 914110318718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,174 miles (+4,337)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 41,174 miles
- Test number
- 225000779985
- Advisory225/40/ZR18/92Y
- AdvisoryAll four tyres scrubbing on inner edge. Recommend full geometry/4wheel alignment
- AdvisoryCut in offside front tyre , not exposing cords. Recommend replacement
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded on silencer/intermediate pipe join
- AdvisoryRear tyres tread stepping
- AdvisoryRecommend all 4 tyres replaced and a full geometry check.
- AdvisoryTiming belt due ?
Pass36,837 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 36,837 miles
- Test number
- 623961813724
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread stepping
Fail36,837 miles (+4,499)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,837 miles
- Test number
- 193358804526
- FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread stepping
Pass32,338 miles (+4,329)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 32,338 miles
- Test number
- 366542944472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,009 miles (+3,678)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 28,009 miles
- Test number
- 738512043292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,331 miles (+6,429)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 24,331 miles
- Test number
- 518407763014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,902 miles (+7,325)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 17,902 miles
- Test number
- 607671562082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,577 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 10,577 miles
- Test number
- 107550561435
- 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)
Questions about LR08 RXC
- Does LR08 RXC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 RXC is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 RXC?
- The MOT on LR08 RXC is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 RXC done?
- LR08 RXC was recorded at 93,356 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,311 miles a year.
- Has LR08 RXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 RXC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 RXC 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 RXC find?
- LR08 RXC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front headlight bracket broken; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play weight on, and 3 more.
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