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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 UCDMOT history

LR08 UCD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 245,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.

LR08 UCD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2025
Mileage
245,648 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UCD was last recorded at 245,648 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 11,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,398 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
11,250 miles
Average per year
13,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 245,648 miles
  • 2023 – 234,398 miles
  • 2022 – 220,142 miles
  • 2021 – 208,262 miles
  • 2020 – 194,179 miles
  • 2019 – 175,704 miles
  • 2018 – 155,924 miles
  • 2017 – 137,803 miles
  • 2016 – 128,380 miles
  • 2015 – 113,261 miles
  • 2014 – 94,824 miles
  • 2013 – 79,118 miles
  • 2011 – 71,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,648 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOfr door damage

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,648 miles (+11,250)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    245,648 miles
    Test number
    939915612757
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOfr door damage

  2. Pass234,398 miles (+14,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    234,398 miles
    Test number
    154150803496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass220,142 miles (+11,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    220,142 miles
    Test number
    378817345406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass208,262 miles (+14,083)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    208,262 miles
    Test number
    374557520697
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,179 miles (+18,475)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    194,179 miles
    Test number
    723283336504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,704 miles (+19,780)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,704 miles
    Test number
    946546373197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,924 miles (+18,121)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,924 miles
    Test number
    242658408414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,803 miles (+9,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,803 miles
    Test number
    820314219686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass128,380 miles (+15,119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,380 miles
    Test number
    883711746256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,261 miles (+18,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,261 miles
    Test number
    276656565125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass94,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,824 miles
    Test number
    188551674162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,824 miles (+15,706)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,824 miles
    Test number
    355590674165
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  13. Pass79,118 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    299052473054
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail79,115 miles (+7,240)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,115 miles
    Test number
    138181573429
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass71,875 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    965681051229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,445 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    135845271042
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low

  17. Fail65,445 miles3 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    948175071095
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyre treads wearing low

Questions about LR08 UCD

Does LR08 UCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UCD expired on 17 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UCD?
The MOT on LR08 UCD expired on 17 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UCD done?
LR08 UCD was recorded at 245,648 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 13,610 miles a year.
Has LR08 UCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UCD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on LR08 UCD 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 UCD find?
LR08 UCD passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 4 more.

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