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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 VPNMOT history

LR08 VPN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LR08 VPN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,003 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VPN was last recorded at 85,003 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 6,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,857 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,146 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,003 miles
  • 2024 – 78,857 miles
  • 2023 – 72,297 miles
  • 2022 – 66,432 miles
  • 2021 – 57,704 miles
  • 2020 – 51,228 miles
  • 2019 – 46,546 miles
  • 2018 – 42,548 miles
  • 2017 – 39,749 miles
  • 2016 – 37,590 miles
  • 2015 – 32,728 miles
  • 2014 – 31,384 miles
  • 2013 – 29,360 miles
  • 2012 – 25,515 miles
  • 2011 – 20,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,003 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,003 miles (+6,146)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,003 miles
    Test number
    705287969184
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass78,857 miles (+6,560)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    278490184395
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass72,297 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    687839581959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,432 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,432 miles
    Test number
    150357152715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,424 miles (+8,720)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,424 miles
    Test number
    377722467728
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,704 miles (+6,476)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    424894566257
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,228 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,228 miles
    Test number
    922128555072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,546 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,546 miles
    Test number
    249534982077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,548 miles (+2,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,548 miles
    Test number
    793453359897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass39,749 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,749 miles
    Test number
    207099531488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,590 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,590 miles
    Test number
    802356609102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,728 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,728 miles
    Test number
    185279495440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,384 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    636289494090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,360 miles
    Test number
    789561203155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,360 miles (+3,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,360 miles
    Test number
    205940803498
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Pass25,515 miles (+4,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,515 miles
    Test number
    825054542021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass20,956 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,956 miles
    Test number
    847811141076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,954 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    736510341064
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 VPN

Does LR08 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VPN is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VPN?
The MOT on LR08 VPN is valid until 1 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 VPN done?
LR08 VPN was recorded at 85,003 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has LR08 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VPN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 VPN 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 VPN find?
LR08 VPN passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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