Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LR08 UCVMOT history
LR08 UCV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 189,044 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 189,044 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 UCV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 UCV was last recorded at 189,044 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 11,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,062 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,982 miles
- Average per year
- 8,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,044 miles
- 2025 – 177,062 miles
- 2024 – 171,596 miles
- 2023 – 167,372 miles
- 2022 – 167,368 miles
- 2021 – 153,265 miles
- 2020 – 152,026 miles
- 2019 – 146,784 miles
- 2018 – 137,759 miles
- 2017 – 127,337 miles
- 2016 – 117,625 miles
- 2015 – 109,983 miles
- 2014 – 100,568 miles
- 2013 – 91,398 miles
- 2012 – 79,581 miles
- 2011 – 60,938 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,044 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Manufactures engine and body covers
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,044 miles (+11,982)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 189,044 miles
- Test number
- 212058686833
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,062 miles (+54)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 177,062 miles
- Test number
- 382371080697
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail177,008 miles (+5,412)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,008 miles
- Test number
- 323875305921
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,596 miles (+87)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 171,596 miles
- Test number
- 682822827678
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail171,509 miles (+4,137)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,509 miles
- Test number
- 792769020965
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,372 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 167,372 miles
- Test number
- 728617221699
- MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail167,368 miles (+14,103)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,368 miles
- Test number
- 620217473587
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front main beam bulb fitted incorrect
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,265 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 153,265 miles
- Test number
- 977341905447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,026 miles (+5,242)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 152,026 miles
- Test number
- 757251856811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,784 miles (+9,025)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 146,784 miles
- Test number
- 400058263233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,759 miles (+10,422)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 137,759 miles
- Test number
- 169778592149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,337 miles (+9,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 127,337 miles
- Test number
- 977112226469
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass117,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 117,625 miles
- Test number
- 942209878740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,625 miles (+7,642)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,625 miles
- Test number
- 266857233844
- Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Pass109,983 miles (+9,415)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 109,983 miles
- Test number
- 665822244566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 100,568 miles
- Test number
- 547602944311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,568 miles (+9,170)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,568 miles
- Test number
- 967812744347
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass91,398 miles (+11,817)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 91,398 miles
- Test number
- 255526243343
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 79,581 miles
- Test number
- 549199942378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,581 miles (+18,643)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,581 miles
- Test number
- 895859142326
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass60,938 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 60,938 miles
- Test number
- 926683591269
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail60,938 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,938 miles
- Test number
- 949253891204
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR08 UCV
- Does LR08 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UCV is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 UCV?
- The MOT on LR08 UCV is valid until 19 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 UCV done?
- LR08 UCV was recorded at 189,044 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 8,835 miles a year.
- Has LR08 UCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 UCV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 UCV 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 UCV find?
- LR08 UCV passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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