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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 XGEMOT history

LR08 XGE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

LR08 XGE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
112,450 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGE
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 expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGE was last recorded at 112,450 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 3,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,165 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,285 miles
Average per year
6,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,450 miles
  • 2021 – 106,392 miles
  • 2020 – 103,684 miles
  • 2019 – 100,986 miles
  • 2018 – 95,791 miles
  • 2017 – 94,973 miles
  • 2016 – 90,571 miles
  • 2015 – 85,302 miles
  • 2014 – 79,383 miles
  • 2013 – 71,061 miles
  • 2012 – 60,206 miles
  • 2011 – 40,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,450 miles
    Test number
    997751699376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail112,450 miles (+3,285)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,450 miles
    Test number
    771154486630
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass109,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,165 miles
    Test number
    992722224793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,165 miles (+2,773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,165 miles
    Test number
    718480514451
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass106,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,392 miles
    Test number
    239710133638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,392 miles (+2,708)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,392 miles
    Test number
    702730614536
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,684 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,684 miles
    Test number
    210358574746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,986 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    708046610321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,791 miles
    Test number
    533862590025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,791 miles (+818)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,791 miles
    Test number
    333158655148
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass94,973 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,973 miles
    Test number
    731819011775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,571 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,571 miles
    Test number
    378193453382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,302 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    267796645165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,383 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,383 miles
    Test number
    859707644143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    446593023055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail71,061 miles (+10,855)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    595713223005
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,206 miles (+19,207)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    527268962001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  18. Pass40,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    897293751054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XGE

Does LR08 XGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XGE expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGE?
The MOT on LR08 XGE expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XGE done?
LR08 XGE was recorded at 112,450 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 6,049 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGE 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 XGE find?
LR08 XGE passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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