Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LR08 UCEMOT history
LR08 UCE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,589 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 137,589 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 UCE
- 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
- 13 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 UCE was last recorded at 137,589 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,895 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,694 miles
- Average per year
- 6,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,589 miles
- 2025 – 134,895 miles
- 2024 – 130,860 miles
- 2023 – 127,658 miles
- 2022 – 125,431 miles
- 2020 – 122,723 miles
- 2019 – 113,677 miles
- 2018 – 104,625 miles
- 2017 – 95,770 miles
- 2016 – 86,825 miles
- 2015 – 77,321 miles
- 2014 – 68,128 miles
- 2013 – 58,531 miles
- 2012 – 52,408 miles
- 2011 – 45,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,589 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,589 miles (+2,694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 137,589 miles
- Test number
- 299471634737
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,895 miles (+7)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 134,895 miles
- Test number
- 427238541350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail134,888 miles (+4,028)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,888 miles
- Test number
- 532503713993
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass130,860 miles (+49)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 130,860 miles
- Test number
- 797157560371
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,811 miles (+3,153)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,811 miles
- Test number
- 636782152754
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Pass127,658 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 127,658 miles
- Test number
- 295190209696
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail127,643 miles (+2,212)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,643 miles
- Test number
- 598396784953
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass125,431 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 125,431 miles
- Test number
- 471412078996
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,431 miles (+2,708)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,431 miles
- Test number
- 613292176106
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,723 miles (+9,046)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 122,723 miles
- Test number
- 781362218486
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,677 miles (+9,052)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 113,677 miles
- Test number
- 749505070115
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 104,625 miles
- Test number
- 197699816778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,625 miles (+8,855)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,625 miles
- Test number
- 423648725061
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass95,770 miles (+8,945)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,770 miles
- Test number
- 858477323313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,825 miles (+9,504)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 86,825 miles
- Test number
- 531657426809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,321 miles (+9,193)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 77,321 miles
- Test number
- 257903115434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,128 miles (+9,597)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,128 miles
- Test number
- 886498884029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,531 miles (+6,123)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,531 miles
- Test number
- 845958573037
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFRONT TRACKING IS OUT
Pass52,408 miles (+6,898)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 52,408 miles
- Test number
- 589143782021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,510 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 45,510 miles
- Test number
- 198883781407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wipers startimg to smear
Questions about LR08 UCE
- Does LR08 UCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UCE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 UCE?
- The MOT on LR08 UCE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 UCE done?
- LR08 UCE was recorded at 137,589 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,108 miles a year.
- Has LR08 UCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 UCE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 UCE 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 UCE find?
- LR08 UCE passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides; rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides.
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