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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 XGLMOT history

LR08 XGL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

LR08 XGL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
144,702 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGL was last recorded at 144,702 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 14,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,136 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
14,566 miles
Average per year
8,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,702 miles
  • 2024 – 130,136 miles
  • 2023 – 111,853 miles
  • 2022 – 106,802 miles
  • 2021 – 101,743 miles
  • 2020 – 97,734 miles
  • 2019 – 89,893 miles
  • 2018 – 82,035 miles
  • 2017 – 75,368 miles
  • 2016 – 67,929 miles
  • 2015 – 61,829 miles
  • 2014 – 52,979 miles
  • 2013 – 45,136 miles
  • 2012 – 37,225 miles
  • 2011 – 29,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,702 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,702 miles (+14,566)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,702 miles
    Test number
    837887465004
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,136 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,136 miles
    Test number
    287408777769
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail130,136 miles (+18,283)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,136 miles
    Test number
    248446019666
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,853 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,853 miles
    Test number
    642736882271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,802 miles
    Test number
    239580930528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,802 miles (+5,059)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,802 miles
    Test number
    504744592426
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,743 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    646822796301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,734 miles (+7,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    786606082023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,893 miles (+7,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,893 miles
    Test number
    330061897799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Pass82,035 miles (+6,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    199645482071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass75,368 miles (+7,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,368 miles
    Test number
    808220207494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass67,929 miles (+6,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    931979430670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass61,829 miles (+8,850)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    455025565049
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have deep age cracks not showind cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre has deep age cracks not showing cords

  14. Pass52,979 miles (+7,843)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    338340774018
    • NoteNear side and off side rear tyres outer tread cracks
    • NoteOff side front tyre outer tread cracks

  15. Fail45,136 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    498744773069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass45,136 miles (+7,911)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    598544673049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,225 miles
    Test number
    657093872003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,225 miles (+8,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,225 miles
    Test number
    896183872099
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass29,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    739926971078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XGL

Does LR08 XGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XGL expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGL?
The MOT on LR08 XGL expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XGL done?
LR08 XGL was recorded at 144,702 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 8,204 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGL 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 XGL find?
LR08 XGL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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