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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR08 XGWMOT history

LR08 XGW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 55,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR08 XGW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,689 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XGW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XGW was last recorded at 55,689 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,481 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,208 miles
Average per year
3,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,689 miles
  • 2025 – 51,481 miles
  • 2024 – 47,877 miles
  • 2023 – 43,938 miles
  • 2022 – 40,801 miles
  • 2021 – 36,826 miles
  • 2020 – 35,020 miles
  • 2019 – 31,308 miles
  • 2018 – 27,714 miles
  • 2017 – 24,798 miles
  • 2016 – 22,371 miles
  • 2015 – 19,428 miles
  • 2014 – 16,774 miles
  • 2013 – 14,119 miles
  • 2012 – 11,164 miles
  • 2011 – 8,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,689 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,689 miles (+4,208)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,689 miles
    Test number
    425537667564
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    743590637040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail51,481 miles (+3,604)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    775899826397
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass47,877 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,877 miles
    Test number
    643941127308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,938 miles
    Test number
    169318160681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,938 miles (+3,137)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,938 miles
    Test number
    384388489845
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass40,801 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    414321199437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,826 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    248076033670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,020 miles
    Test number
    848027710241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,020 miles (+3,712)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,020 miles
    Test number
    150915620908
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass31,308 miles (+3,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,308 miles
    Test number
    322695122060
    • AdvisoryFront front wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks on centre treads. and inner and outer edges

  12. Pass27,714 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,714 miles
    Test number
    440783964173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,798 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,798 miles
    Test number
    645078164904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,371 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,371 miles
    Test number
    121322893223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,428 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,428 miles
    Test number
    379949465077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,774 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,774 miles
    Test number
    869413974063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,119 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,119 miles
    Test number
    358140063091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,164 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,164 miles
    Test number
    105039962456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,230 miles
    Test number
    556690971013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XGW

Does LR08 XGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XGW is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XGW?
The MOT on LR08 XGW is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XGW done?
LR08 XGW was recorded at 55,689 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
Has LR08 XGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XGW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 XGW 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 XGW find?
LR08 XGW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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