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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 XGFMOT history

LR08 XGF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LR08 XGF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,354 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGF
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGF was last recorded at 88,354 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 10,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2017: 43,942 miles, lower than 64,381 miles on 21 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,164 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,190 miles
Average per year
4,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,354 miles
  • 2025 – 78,164 miles
  • 2024 – 70,061 miles
  • 2023 – 66,889 miles
  • 2022 – 63,140 miles
  • 2021 – 59,188 miles
  • 2020 – 56,575 miles
  • 2019 – 52,367 miles
  • 2018 – 48,158 miles
  • 2017 – 43,942 miles
  • 2016 – 39,375 miles
  • 2015 – 34,987 miles
  • 2014 – 28,479 miles
  • 2013 – 23,118 miles
  • 2012 – 17,662 miles
  • 2011 – 13,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,354 miles
    Test number
    457090884872
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,354 miles (+10,190)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,354 miles
    Test number
    792804082862
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    721506873878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,164 miles (+8,103)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    416113437626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    135657797578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,061 miles (+3,172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    757127645376
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    298533457482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,889 miles (+3,749)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    700375660055
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass63,140 miles (+3,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,140 miles
    Test number
    977219937097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass59,188 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,188 miles
    Test number
    808867071616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,575 miles (+4,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    319699075302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass52,367 miles (+4,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    385991818811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass48,158 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    587090404135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,942 miles (-20,439)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,942 miles
    Test number
    961757986819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,381 miles (+25,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    963056052077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass39,375 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    325556988777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,987 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,987 miles
    Test number
    926153585075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,479 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,479 miles
    Test number
    349844384032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,118 miles
    Test number
    389265283015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,118 miles (+5,456)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,118 miles
    Test number
    416485083030
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass17,662 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,662 miles
    Test number
    148038062088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,076 miles
    Test number
    855736971018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XGF

Does LR08 XGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XGF is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGF?
The MOT on LR08 XGF is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XGF done?
LR08 XGF was recorded at 88,354 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 XGF find?
LR08 XGF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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