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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 UCZMOT history

LR08 UCZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

LR08 UCZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
123,023 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UCZ
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 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UCZ was last recorded at 123,023 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 6,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,918 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
6,105 miles
Average per year
6,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,023 miles
  • 2023 – 116,918 miles
  • 2022 – 109,890 miles
  • 2020 – 102,772 miles
  • 2019 – 98,167 miles
  • 2018 – 92,769 miles
  • 2017 – 82,435 miles
  • 2016 – 62,561 miles
  • 2015 – 54,185 miles
  • 2014 – 49,830 miles
  • 2013 – 45,981 miles
  • 2012 – 41,173 miles
  • 2011 – 34,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,023 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral offside sill damaged
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,023 miles (+6,105)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,023 miles
    Test number
    830399146140
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral offside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has surface rust
  2. Pass116,918 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    739709675023
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak under covers fitted
  3. Fail116,916 miles (+7,026)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    425007332167
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak under covers fitted
  4. Pass109,890 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,890 miles
    Test number
    839584726581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Fail109,890 miles (+7,118)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,890 miles
    Test number
    244030554078
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass102,772 miles (+4,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    426161019675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass98,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,167 miles
    Test number
    428840257628
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Fail98,167 miles (+5,398)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,167 miles
    Test number
    353121118571
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  9. Pass92,769 miles (+10,334)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,769 miles
    Test number
    519582129813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,435 miles (+19,874)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,435 miles
    Test number
    950028405973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,561 miles (+8,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,561 miles
    Test number
    696612163567
    • AdvisoryEngine and Under Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes Slight Bind
  12. Fail54,185 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    248375565083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass54,185 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,185 miles
    Test number
    548355865034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    187808954473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,830 miles (+3,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    455258354018
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass45,981 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,981 miles
    Test number
    765660783082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,173 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,173 miles
    Test number
    196426672018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,941 miles
    Test number
    259879151010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UCZ

Does LR08 UCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UCZ expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UCZ?
The MOT on LR08 UCZ expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UCZ done?
LR08 UCZ was recorded at 123,023 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 6,818 miles a year.
Has LR08 UCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UCZ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 UCZ 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 UCZ find?
LR08 UCZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central offside sill damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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