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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 XGGMOT history

LR08 XGG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LR08 XGG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,137 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGG
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
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGG was last recorded at 144,137 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,095 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
7,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,137 miles
  • 2025 – 133,322 miles
  • 2024 – 122,478 miles
  • 2023 – 112,048 miles
  • 2022 – 101,001 miles
  • 2021 – 90,518 miles
  • 2020 – 85,505 miles
  • 2019 – 74,686 miles
  • 2018 – 70,438 miles
  • 2017 – 66,349 miles
  • 2016 – 59,826 miles
  • 2015 – 53,105 miles
  • 2014 – 45,400 miles
  • 2013 – 41,168 miles
  • 2012 – 35,136 miles
  • 2011 – 27,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,137 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,137 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,137 miles
    Test number
    313255160220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,095 miles (+10,773)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,095 miles
    Test number
    594488315371
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,322 miles (+277)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    187052000232
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  4. Fail133,045 miles (+10,567)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,045 miles
    Test number
    636351639189
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  5. Pass122,478 miles (+219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,478 miles
    Test number
    837514325864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail122,259 miles (+10,211)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,259 miles
    Test number
    268457847313
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,048 miles (+146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,048 miles
    Test number
    712874432257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail111,902 miles (+10,901)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,902 miles
    Test number
    993097106198
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass101,001 miles (+10,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,001 miles
    Test number
    995430256360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    329118322133
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail90,518 miles (+5,013)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    567108397431
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil cap missing

  12. Pass85,505 miles (+10,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    694416769178
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass74,686 miles (+4,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,686 miles
    Test number
    822953998078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass70,438 miles (+4,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,438 miles
    Test number
    389257994231
    • 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)

  15. Pass66,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,349 miles
    Test number
    127719538311
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail66,347 miles (+6,521)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    414387136249
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass59,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    498441008640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,825 miles (+6,720)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,825 miles
    Test number
    514839622107
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  19. Pass53,105 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,105 miles
    Test number
    767962485091
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail53,101 miles (+7,701)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,101 miles
    Test number
    929172385053
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass45,400 miles (+4,232)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,400 miles
    Test number
    985343584001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front outter wall tearing
    • NoteNearside front tyre deterioted
    • NoteOffside front tyre deterioted

  22. Pass41,168 miles (+6,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    487954083024
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass35,136 miles (+7,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,136 miles
    Test number
    225512682016
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has had cut on side wall supper glued so un able to see if on cord

  24. Pass27,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,563 miles
    Test number
    385263181052
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  25. Fail27,563 miles3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,563 miles
    Test number
    195732181030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LR08 XGG

Does LR08 XGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XGG is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGG?
The MOT on LR08 XGG is valid until 9 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 XGG done?
LR08 XGG was recorded at 144,137 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,631 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGG 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 XGG find?
LR08 XGG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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