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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 UCAMOT history

LR08 UCA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

LR08 UCA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2024
Mileage
118,582 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UCA
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
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UCA was last recorded at 118,582 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,573 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,582 miles
  • 2022 – 106,980 miles
  • 2021 – 102,242 miles
  • 2020 – 99,587 miles
  • 2019 – 94,973 miles
  • 2018 – 90,850 miles
  • 2017 – 87,001 miles
  • 2016 – 83,107 miles
  • 2015 – 75,786 miles
  • 2014 – 71,657 miles
  • 2013 – 60,176 miles
  • 2012 – 51,084 miles
  • 2011 – 36,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,582 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,582 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,582 miles
    Test number
    161675827421
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail118,573 miles (+11,593)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,573 miles
    Test number
    965160750520
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,980 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    653163516459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,242 miles (+2,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,242 miles
    Test number
    229424494725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,587 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,587 miles
    Test number
    258601366892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,973 miles (+4,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,973 miles
    Test number
    284562864795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and buckle casing broken but functions correctly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass90,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    248646045403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,850 miles (+3,849)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    935525571208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass87,001 miles (+3,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,001 miles
    Test number
    467556842210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass83,107 miles (+7,321)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,107 miles
    Test number
    893968221602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,786 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    609827225144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,657 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    425140734149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,176 miles (+9,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,176 miles
    Test number
    255985433006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,084 miles (+14,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    317751542018
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass36,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,552 miles
    Test number
    578967821005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UCA

Does LR08 UCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UCA expired on 7 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UCA?
The MOT on LR08 UCA expired on 7 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UCA done?
LR08 UCA was recorded at 118,582 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 6,700 miles a year.
Has LR08 UCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UCA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 UCA 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 UCA find?
LR08 UCA passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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