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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 VRMMOT history

LR08 VRM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LR08 VRM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,857 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VRM was last recorded at 141,857 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 3,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,963 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,894 miles
Average per year
8,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,857 miles
  • 2025 – 137,963 miles
  • 2024 – 132,374 miles
  • 2023 – 123,325 miles
  • 2022 – 114,495 miles
  • 2021 – 104,294 miles
  • 2020 – 97,449 miles
  • 2019 – 83,722 miles
  • 2018 – 69,416 miles
  • 2017 – 60,341 miles
  • 2016 – 53,999 miles
  • 2015 – 46,455 miles
  • 2014 – 39,859 miles
  • 2013 – 32,413 miles
  • 2012 – 25,290 miles
  • 2011 – 18,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,857 miles (+3,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,857 miles
    Test number
    931338484768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass137,963 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,963 miles
    Test number
    172285626823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,954 miles (+5,580)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,954 miles
    Test number
    379419756717
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak evident

  4. Pass132,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,374 miles
    Test number
    729541961011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,368 miles (+9,043)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,368 miles
    Test number
    877276675719
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass123,325 miles (+8,830)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,325 miles
    Test number
    557872790763
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

  7. Pass114,495 miles (+10,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,495 miles
    Test number
    616199182302
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner edges

  8. Pass104,294 miles (+6,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,294 miles
    Test number
    902963514322
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass97,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,449 miles
    Test number
    166002828146
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail97,447 miles (+13,725)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,447 miles
    Test number
    605226014457
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass83,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    218149320635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres getting worn on inner edge

  12. Fail83,722 miles (+14,306)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,722 miles
    Test number
    843785912852
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres getting worn on inner edge

  13. Pass69,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    402184515280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,416 miles (+9,075)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    566686003176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass60,341 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,341 miles
    Test number
    990439561826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,999 miles (+7,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    649158777143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass46,455 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    515457855038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,859 miles (+7,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    275386854048
    • NoteSome distortion of nearside and offside rear tyres(inner edge).

  19. Pass32,413 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,413 miles
    Test number
    405857363074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,290 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,290 miles
    Test number
    707255252001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,450 miles
    Test number
    368742951054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 VRM

Does LR08 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VRM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VRM?
The MOT on LR08 VRM is valid until 17 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 VRM done?
LR08 VRM was recorded at 141,857 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 8,195 miles a year.
Has LR08 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VRM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 VRM 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 VRM find?
LR08 VRM passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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