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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

LR08 VPOMOT history

LR08 VPO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LR08 VPO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,386 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VPO was last recorded at 85,386 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 5,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,537 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,849 miles
Average per year
5,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,386 miles
  • 2025 – 79,537 miles
  • 2024 – 75,295 miles
  • 2023 – 69,199 miles
  • 2022 – 60,945 miles
  • 2021 – 54,053 miles
  • 2020 – 48,171 miles
  • 2019 – 41,397 miles
  • 2018 – 36,664 miles
  • 2017 – 32,035 miles
  • 2016 – 28,599 miles
  • 2015 – 25,137 miles
  • 2014 – 21,408 miles
  • 2013 – 17,658 miles
  • 2012 – 14,275 miles
  • 2011 – 9,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,386 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,386 miles (+5,849)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,386 miles
    Test number
    672353790570
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass79,537 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,537 miles
    Test number
    385884084093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,295 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    816027650601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,199 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    262885394335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,945 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,945 miles
    Test number
    302559927659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    192832389218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,053 miles (+5,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    886458924114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass48,171 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,171 miles
    Test number
    309469939534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,397 miles
    Test number
    913585612651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,397 miles (+4,733)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,397 miles
    Test number
    488480643430
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass36,664 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,664 miles
    Test number
    859284910222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,035 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,035 miles
    Test number
    632683533702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,599 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,599 miles
    Test number
    216446930377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,137 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,137 miles
    Test number
    345129265023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,408 miles (+3,750)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    538004684051
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass17,658 miles (+3,383)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,658 miles
    Test number
    326577373056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass14,275 miles (+5,107)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,275 miles
    Test number
    149727582027
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass9,168 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,168 miles
    Test number
    619280761097
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR08 VPO

Does LR08 VPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VPO is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VPO?
The MOT on LR08 VPO is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VPO done?
LR08 VPO was recorded at 85,386 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,060 miles a year.
Has LR08 VPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VPO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 VPO 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 VPO find?
LR08 VPO passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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