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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 UDTMOT history

LR08 UDT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 190,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

LR08 UDT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
190,651 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UDT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UDT was last recorded at 190,651 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 15,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,260 miles · 22 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
15,391 miles
Average per year
7,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,651 miles
  • 2024 – 175,260 miles
  • 2022 – 169,824 miles
  • 2021 – 145,102 miles
  • 2020 – 143,733 miles
  • 2019 – 142,646 miles
  • 2018 – 140,172 miles
  • 2017 – 137,055 miles
  • 2016 – 134,618 miles
  • 2015 – 131,637 miles
  • 2014 – 128,379 miles
  • 2013 – 122,206 miles
  • 2012 – 113,585 miles
  • 2011 – 98,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,651 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,651 miles (+15,391)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    190,651 miles
    Test number
    102800833926
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass175,260 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    175,260 miles
    Test number
    878664670925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,824 miles (+24,722)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,824 miles
    Test number
    368716413744
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass145,102 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,102 miles
    Test number
    453496524488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass143,733 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,733 miles
    Test number
    256411693391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,646 miles (+2,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,646 miles
    Test number
    150325858502
    • AdvisoryOil stain on turbo pipes
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
  7. Pass140,172 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,172 miles
    Test number
    757039214910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,055 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,055 miles
    Test number
    609197077169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,618 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,618 miles
    Test number
    945337518502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,637 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,637 miles
    Test number
    544885201212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,379 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,379 miles
    Test number
    878012614397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,206 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    122,206 miles
    Test number
    719422603332
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail122,205 miles (+8,620)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,205 miles
    Test number
    515841803302
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass113,585 miles (+14,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,585 miles
    Test number
    525930622370
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass98,698 miles (+10,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    978072931309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass87,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    435854291038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 UDT

Does LR08 UDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UDT expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UDT?
The MOT on LR08 UDT expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UDT done?
LR08 UDT was recorded at 190,651 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 7,223 miles a year.
Has LR08 UDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UDT has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on LR08 UDT 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 UDT find?
LR08 UDT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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