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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 XXSMOT history

LR08 XXS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 28,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LR08 XXS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,991 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XXS
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
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XXS was last recorded at 28,991 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,623 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
1,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,991 miles
  • 2025 – 28,623 miles
  • 2024 – 28,001 miles
  • 2023 – 27,213 miles
  • 2022 – 26,429 miles
  • 2021 – 25,257 miles
  • 2020 – 24,516 miles
  • 2019 – 23,070 miles
  • 2018 – 21,639 miles
  • 2017 – 20,772 miles
  • 2016 – 19,659 miles
  • 2015 – 17,956 miles
  • 2014 – 16,128 miles
  • 2013 – 14,587 miles
  • 2012 – 12,803 miles
  • 2011 – 10,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,991 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.

  • All four tyres perished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,991 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,991 miles
    Test number
    606589753968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,623 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    627008869039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,001 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    236133770167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,213 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,213 miles
    Test number
    659778824266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,429 miles (+1,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    26,429 miles
    Test number
    881195006385
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass25,257 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    25,257 miles
    Test number
    792966360325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,516 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    24,516 miles
    Test number
    391139170967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,070 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    23,070 miles
    Test number
    652955068691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,639 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    21,639 miles
    Test number
    638076598709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,772 miles (+1,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    343576869445
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished and cracked
  11. Pass19,659 miles (+1,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    19,659 miles
    Test number
    714879728863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished and cracked
  12. Pass17,956 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,956 miles
    Test number
    196349595025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail17,956 miles (+1,828)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,956 miles
    Test number
    915399495040
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass16,128 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,128 miles
    Test number
    438940794084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,587 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,587 miles
    Test number
    705952693006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,803 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,803 miles
    Test number
    788186882013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    10,863 miles
    Test number
    588674801111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XXS

Does LR08 XXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XXS is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XXS?
The MOT on LR08 XXS is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 XXS done?
LR08 XXS was recorded at 28,991 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,209 miles a year.
Has LR08 XXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XXS has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on LR08 XXS 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 XXS find?
LR08 XXS passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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