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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 UDJMOT history

LR08 UDJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 166,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2022.

LR08 UDJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2023
Mileage
166,538 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2023
Latest MOT test
24 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UDJ was last recorded at 166,538 miles on 24 May 2022, 11,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,365 miles · 21 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
11,173 miles
Average per year
11,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,538 miles
  • 2020 – 155,365 miles
  • 2019 – 140,072 miles
  • 2018 – 121,174 miles
  • 2017 – 106,393 miles
  • 2016 – 95,964 miles
  • 2015 – 95,241 miles
  • 2013 – 85,177 miles
  • 2012 – 77,948 miles
  • 2011 – 43,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,538 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Plastic undertrays fitted could not view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,538 miles (+11,173)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,538 miles
    Test number
    321224942139
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass155,365 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,365 miles
    Test number
    401756062854
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted could not view
  3. Fail155,165 miles (+15,093)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,165 miles
    Test number
    156538279257
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted could not view
  4. Pass140,072 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,072 miles
    Test number
    705084608909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,070 miles (+18,896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,070 miles
    Test number
    655123319089
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass121,174 miles (+14,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,174 miles
    Test number
    821196144673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass106,393 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,393 miles
    Test number
    975219875519
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Fail106,355 miles (+10,391)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,355 miles
    Test number
    401272312064
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass95,964 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,964 miles
    Test number
    205036020282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,241 miles (+10,064)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,241 miles
    Test number
    747684685067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass85,177 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    755619523269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,888 miles (+6,940)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    186992213258
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
  13. Pass77,948 miles (+34,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    608460102225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass43,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,401 miles
    Test number
    197801501143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UDJ

Does LR08 UDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UDJ expired on 23 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UDJ?
The MOT on LR08 UDJ expired on 23 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UDJ done?
LR08 UDJ was recorded at 166,538 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2022, an average of 11,075 miles a year.
Has LR08 UDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UDJ has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 UDJ 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 UDJ find?
LR08 UDJ passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2022 with 1 minor defect: front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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