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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 UDOMOT history

LR08 UDO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

LR08 UDO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,671 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UDO was last recorded at 139,671 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 13,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2015: 47,412 miles, lower than 49,023 miles on 17 Apr 2014.

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
126,335 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,336 miles
Average per year
7,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,671 miles
  • 2024 – 126,335 miles
  • 2023 – 115,267 miles
  • 2022 – 103,523 miles
  • 2021 – 95,860 miles
  • 2020 – 83,107 miles
  • 2019 – 70,702 miles
  • 2018 – 68,579 miles
  • 2017 – 65,475 miles
  • 2016 – 62,929 miles
  • 2015 – 47,412 miles
  • 2014 – 49,023 miles
  • 2013 – 41,562 miles
  • 2012 – 37,195 miles
  • 2011 – 32,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,671 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,671 miles (+13,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,671 miles
    Test number
    780710620719
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition
  2. Pass126,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,335 miles
    Test number
    210155258872
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi perished exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  3. Fail126,335 miles (+11,068)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,335 miles
    Test number
    421508926489
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi perished exhaust
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  4. Pass115,267 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,267 miles
    Test number
    297628200154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,265 miles (+11,742)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    699027301476
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass103,523 miles (+7,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,523 miles
    Test number
    533747031119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass95,860 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,860 miles
    Test number
    943664081195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,859 miles (+12,752)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,859 miles
    Test number
    833432106606
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass83,107 miles (+12,405)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,107 miles
    Test number
    839003049484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,702 miles (+2,123)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,702 miles
    Test number
    737091108536
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass68,579 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,579 miles
    Test number
    223836263977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,475 miles
    Test number
    699292662984
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail65,475 miles (+2,546)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,475 miles
    Test number
    172884577409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass62,929 miles (+15,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,929 miles
    Test number
    728737618607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass47,412 miles (-1,611)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    879230115156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,023 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    686767704151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,562 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    479889893087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,195 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,195 miles
    Test number
    425517802138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,914 miles
    Test number
    297123421449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,914 miles (+2,118)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,914 miles
    Test number
    199590611179
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass30,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    877828321044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UDO

Does LR08 UDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UDO is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UDO?
The MOT on LR08 UDO is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 UDO done?
LR08 UDO was recorded at 139,671 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 7,357 miles a year.
Has LR08 UDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UDO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 UDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 UDO find?
LR08 UDO passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; tested in wet condition.

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