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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 UCCMOT history

LR08 UCC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

LR08 UCC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
164,880 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UCC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UCC was last recorded at 164,880 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,815 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
8,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,880 miles
  • 2024 – 157,033 miles
  • 2023 – 139,337 miles
  • 2022 – 131,296 miles
  • 2021 – 128,903 miles
  • 2020 – 126,632 miles
  • 2019 – 122,415 miles
  • 2018 – 117,216 miles
  • 2017 – 112,563 miles
  • 2016 – 107,528 miles
  • 2015 – 90,897 miles
  • 2014 – 72,740 miles
  • 2013 – 64,833 miles
  • 2012 – 56,870 miles
  • 2011 – 42,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,880 miles
    Test number
    247671266533
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Fail164,880 miles (+65)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,880 miles
    Test number
    163310785680
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Fail164,815 miles (+7,782)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,815 miles
    Test number
    179250840590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,033 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,033 miles
    Test number
    813553865985
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes starting to crack + perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Fail157,032 miles (+17,695)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,032 miles
    Test number
    373169810400
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes starting to crack + perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass139,337 miles (+8,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,337 miles
    Test number
    620903121510
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass131,296 miles (+2,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,296 miles
    Test number
    893119183061
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted
  8. Pass128,903 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,903 miles
    Test number
    509223941065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail128,872 miles (+2,240)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,872 miles
    Test number
    157300778183
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass126,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,632 miles
    Test number
    968639970641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail126,632 miles (+4,217)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,632 miles
    Test number
    346182513748
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass122,415 miles (+5,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,415 miles
    Test number
    144239642076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass117,216 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,216 miles
    Test number
    856356760673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,563 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,563 miles
    Test number
    774566707579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,528 miles (+16,631)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    419329894227
    • AdvisoryElectrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short oil sensor (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryDamage to under tray
    • AdvisoryHand brake performance just passed test
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to step
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering
  16. Pass90,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    117563333437
    • AdvisoryOil level sensor light on dash & wire to sensor not connected
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged
  17. Fail90,897 miles (+18,157)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    851599806300
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass72,740 miles (+7,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,740 miles
    Test number
    838775674199
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass64,833 miles (+7,963)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,833 miles
    Test number
    489734133154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine under cover slightly damaged
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy
  20. Pass56,870 miles (+14,753)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,870 miles
    Test number
    135807032199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,117 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,117 miles
    Test number
    386771401182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteThe engine undertray is badly damaged.
    • NoteThe engine undertray is partially insecure.
    • NoteThe front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.
    • NoteThe offside sill is dented under the drivers door.

Questions about LR08 UCC

Does LR08 UCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UCC expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UCC?
The MOT on LR08 UCC expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UCC done?
LR08 UCC was recorded at 164,880 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 8,465 miles a year.
Has LR08 UCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UCC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 UCC 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 UCC find?
LR08 UCC passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; engine covers fitted; under trays fitted.

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