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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 UCBMOT history

LR08 UCB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LR08 UCB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,322 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UCB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UCB was last recorded at 68,322 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,999 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,323 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,322 miles
  • 2025 – 65,999 miles
  • 2024 – 62,679 miles
  • 2023 – 60,105 miles
  • 2022 – 57,165 miles
  • 2021 – 53,433 miles
  • 2020 – 51,303 miles
  • 2019 – 46,142 miles
  • 2018 – 42,827 miles
  • 2017 – 40,783 miles
  • 2016 – 38,042 miles
  • 2015 – 33,950 miles
  • 2014 – 29,655 miles
  • 2013 – 25,360 miles
  • 2012 – 21,591 miles
  • 2011 – 16,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,322 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,322 miles (+2,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    502976593734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,999 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    555835369683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail65,995 miles (+3,316)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    730360031292
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass62,679 miles (+2,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,679 miles
    Test number
    149517641992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass60,105 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    302708840947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,103 miles (+2,938)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,103 miles
    Test number
    300696180166
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass57,165 miles (+3,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    966875033092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass53,433 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    579217796377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    269666770616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,303 miles (+5,161)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    522267540016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,142 miles (+3,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    195499345898
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass42,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    190334392895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,827 miles (+2,044)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    623527272916
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass40,783 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    979249599524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,042 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    599990968800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,950 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,950 miles
    Test number
    665970575026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,655 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,655 miles
    Test number
    657038574014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,360 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,360 miles
    Test number
    199137273499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,591 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,591 miles
    Test number
    706279882001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,227 miles
    Test number
    125558881434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UCB

Does LR08 UCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UCB is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UCB?
The MOT on LR08 UCB is valid until 29 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 UCB done?
LR08 UCB was recorded at 68,322 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has LR08 UCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UCB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 UCB 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 UCB find?
LR08 UCB passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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