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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 UCXMOT history

LR08 UCX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

LR08 UCX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
105,102 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UCX was last recorded at 105,102 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2013: 75,460 miles, lower than 755,917 miles on 23 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,102 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,102 miles
  • 2021 – 104,332 miles
  • 2019 – 103,027 miles
  • 2018 – 100,337 miles
  • 2017 – 99,262 miles
  • 2016 – 97,559 miles
  • 2015 – 93,058 miles
  • 2014 – 84,217 miles
  • 2013 – 75,460 miles
  • 2012 – 755,917 miles
  • 2011 – 34,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,102 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    165074889215
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail105,102 miles (+770)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    902084089110
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass104,332 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,332 miles
    Test number
    311401778941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail104,331 miles (+1,304)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,331 miles
    Test number
    925197964761
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass103,027 miles (+2,690)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    120601842851
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  6. Pass100,337 miles (+1,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,337 miles
    Test number
    604568455106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass99,262 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,262 miles
    Test number
    475093916288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,559 miles
    Test number
    309673798460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,559 miles (+4,501)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,559 miles
    Test number
    377254533838
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  10. Pass93,058 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,058 miles
    Test number
    516091225162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,217 miles (+8,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,217 miles
    Test number
    817979324097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass75,460 miles (-680,457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,460 miles
    Test number
    166348123095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass755,917 miles (+721,825)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    755,917 miles
    Test number
    135294752497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,092 miles
    Test number
    988284171022
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about LR08 UCX

Does LR08 UCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UCX expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UCX?
The MOT on LR08 UCX expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UCX done?
LR08 UCX was recorded at 105,102 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
Has LR08 UCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UCX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 UCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 UCX find?
LR08 UCX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: front and rear suspension corroded; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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