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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 UDEMOT history

LR08 UDE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LR08 UDE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,146 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UDE
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 valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UDE was last recorded at 132,146 miles on 15 May 2026, 2,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,802 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,344 miles
Average per year
4,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,146 miles
  • 2025 – 129,802 miles
  • 2024 – 127,834 miles
  • 2023 – 126,385 miles
  • 2022 – 124,287 miles
  • 2021 – 120,184 miles
  • 2020 – 116,961 miles
  • 2019 – 113,137 miles
  • 2018 – 109,178 miles
  • 2017 – 105,711 miles
  • 2016 – 99,914 miles
  • 2015 – 93,330 miles
  • 2014 – 87,845 miles
  • 2013 – 80,222 miles
  • 2012 – 72,686 miles
  • 2011 – 65,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,146 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,146 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,146 miles
    Test number
    686112290601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,802 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,802 miles
    Test number
    622086767053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,834 miles (+1,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,834 miles
    Test number
    967123243104
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,385 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    157315682217
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,385 miles (+2,098)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    879881448627
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,287 miles (+4,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,287 miles
    Test number
    336249794432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass120,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,184 miles
    Test number
    462773723469
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail120,184 miles (+3,223)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,184 miles
    Test number
    931821092119
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,961 miles
    Test number
    477055059965
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail116,950 miles (+3,813)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,950 miles
    Test number
    251222917339
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.07 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass113,137 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,137 miles
    Test number
    569228741802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,178 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,178 miles
    Test number
    238349399842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,711 miles
    Test number
    364197669939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail105,710 miles (+5,796)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    279487193800
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass99,914 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    579745153424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,330 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,330 miles
    Test number
    166869455170
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Fail93,330 miles (+5,485)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,330 miles
    Test number
    318609055171
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass87,845 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,845 miles
    Test number
    467068164105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,222 miles (+7,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,222 miles
    Test number
    996238203172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass72,686 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    615370812171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,759 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    506672291079
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass65,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    615202191043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UDE

Does LR08 UDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UDE is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UDE?
The MOT on LR08 UDE is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 UDE done?
LR08 UDE was recorded at 132,146 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,391 miles a year.
Has LR08 UDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UDE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 UDE 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 UDE find?
LR08 UDE passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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