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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 XGSMOT history

LR08 XGS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LR08 XGS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,590 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGS was last recorded at 92,590 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,572 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,590 miles
  • 2024 – 89,942 miles
  • 2023 – 86,753 miles
  • 2022 – 83,596 miles
  • 2021 – 80,352 miles
  • 2020 – 78,529 miles
  • 2019 – 72,762 miles
  • 2018 – 67,004 miles
  • 2017 – 60,994 miles
  • 2016 – 55,300 miles
  • 2015 – 49,207 miles
  • 2014 – 43,781 miles
  • 2013 – 37,928 miles
  • 2012 – 33,890 miles
  • 2011 – 25,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,590 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,590 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    600817414926
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,572 miles (+2,630)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,572 miles
    Test number
    904181325513
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,942 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    409635186114
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail89,921 miles (+3,168)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,921 miles
    Test number
    286929645979
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass86,753 miles (+3,157)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    310586667660
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,596 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    601962041320
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail83,596 miles (+3,244)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,596 miles
    Test number
    964267162432
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass80,352 miles (+1,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    362171340887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass78,529 miles (+5,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    291448627193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Gaitor slightly deteriating
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass72,762 miles (+5,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,762 miles
    Test number
    726710828874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass67,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    160148222781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,004 miles (+6,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    887410262530
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass60,994 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,994 miles
    Test number
    749092652329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,300 miles (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,300 miles
    Test number
    617849083534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,207 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    229453685006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,781 miles (+5,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,781 miles
    Test number
    907872574025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,928 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,928 miles
    Test number
    405104473051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,890 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    458257762006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,997 miles
    Test number
    845337261090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XGS

Does LR08 XGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XGS is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGS?
The MOT on LR08 XGS is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XGS done?
LR08 XGS was recorded at 92,590 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 4,521 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGS 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 XGS find?
LR08 XGS passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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