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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 XGOMOT history

LR08 XGO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 41,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LR08 XGO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
41,761 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGO was last recorded at 41,761 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,716 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,045 miles
Average per year
2,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,761 miles
  • 2025 – 39,716 miles
  • 2024 – 37,484 miles
  • 2023 – 35,237 miles
  • 2022 – 32,793 miles
  • 2021 – 30,185 miles
  • 2020 – 26,588 miles
  • 2019 – 23,079 miles
  • 2018 – 18,409 miles
  • 2017 – 14,519 miles
  • 2016 – 10,652 miles
  • 2015 – 6,240 miles
  • 2014 – 5,355 miles
  • 2013 – 5,192 miles
  • 2012 – 4,438 miles
  • 2011 – 3,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,761 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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,761 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    801590895881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,716 miles (+2,232)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,716 miles
    Test number
    407149669239
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass37,484 miles (+2,247)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,484 miles
    Test number
    676755746740
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass35,237 miles (+2,444)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,237 miles
    Test number
    756297556024
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass32,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    376993146246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,793 miles (+2,608)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    784988582654
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass30,185 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    995954572517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,588 miles (+3,509)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,588 miles
    Test number
    118064156316
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass23,079 miles (+4,670)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,079 miles
    Test number
    564033045851
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass18,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,409 miles
    Test number
    303957975756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  11. Fail18,409 miles (+3,890)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,409 miles
    Test number
    115804708747
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  12. Pass14,519 miles (+3,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,519 miles
    Test number
    585826938187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  13. Pass10,652 miles (+4,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    10,652 miles
    Test number
    708268716177
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  14. Pass6,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    6,240 miles
    Test number
    485005035132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail6,240 miles (+885)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,240 miles
    Test number
    779265535186
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass5,355 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    5,355 miles
    Test number
    297525114105
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords
  17. Fail5,355 miles (+163)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,355 miles
    Test number
    495085914164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords
  18. Pass5,192 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    5,192 miles
    Test number
    665274643153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,438 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    4,438 miles
    Test number
    586923172023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    3,416 miles
    Test number
    229815471087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XGO

Does LR08 XGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XGO is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGO?
The MOT on LR08 XGO is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XGO done?
LR08 XGO was recorded at 41,761 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,521 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGO 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 XGO find?
LR08 XGO passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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