Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LR08 XYYMOT history
LR08 XYY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 236,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 236,136 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 12,355 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 XYY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 XYY was last recorded at 236,136 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 25,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 210,242 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25,894 miles
- Average per year
- 12,355 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 236,136 miles
- 2025 – 210,242 miles
- 2024 – 208,208 miles
- 2022 – 192,437 miles
- 2021 – 181,334 miles
- 2020 – 172,453 miles
- 2019 – 156,501 miles
- 2018 – 138,288 miles
- 2017 – 127,667 miles
- 2016 – 118,167 miles
- 2015 – 110,723 miles
- 2014 – 94,709 miles
- 2013 – 78,898 miles
- 2012 – 60,888 miles
- 2011 – 50,909 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass236,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder tray hanging outRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 front outer sill damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner contact surfaces in very poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play just acceptable
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass236,136 miles5 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 236,136 miles
- Test number
- 298743145807
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray hanging out
Fail236,136 miles (+25,894)1 major5 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,136 miles
- Test number
- 571499822478
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray hanging out
Pass210,242 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 210,242 miles
- Test number
- 596527424901
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray hanging out
Fail210,242 miles (+2,034)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,242 miles
- Test number
- 363925698311
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray hanging out
Pass208,208 miles (+26)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 208,208 miles
- Test number
- 662769684565
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
Fail208,182 miles (+15,745)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,182 miles
- Test number
- 272508503879
- MajorFuel hose leaking (fuel filter hose) (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded through within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage/seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass192,437 miles (+11,103)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 192,437 miles
- Test number
- 984903502736
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass181,334 miles (+8,881)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 181,334 miles
- Test number
- 353382719108
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded on their brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel is getting high
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner front bush is starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass172,453 miles (+24)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 172,453 miles
- Test number
- 443362561947
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner contact surfaces in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front outer sill damaged
Fail172,429 miles (+15,928)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,429 miles
- Test number
- 843979596530
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner contact surfaces in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front outer sill damaged
Pass156,501 miles (+18,213)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 156,501 miles
- Test number
- 790197067035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,288 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 138,288 miles
- Test number
- 181855959012
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail138,288 miles (+10,621)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,288 miles
- Test number
- 490686223541
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position plus secondary lock seized (8.4.1)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass127,667 miles (+9,500)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 127,667 miles
- Test number
- 670973807641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,167 miles (+7,444)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 118,167 miles
- Test number
- 878345984587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,723 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 110,723 miles
- Test number
- 129116845137
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail110,723 miles (+16,014)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,723 miles
- Test number
- 615646745132
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass94,709 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 94,709 miles
- Test number
- 527084704151
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail94,709 miles (+15,811)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,709 miles
- Test number
- 909454704138
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass78,898 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 78,898 miles
- Test number
- 849725803129
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail78,896 miles (+18,008)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,896 miles
- Test number
- 159155303112
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass60,888 miles (+9,979)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 60,888 miles
- Test number
- 428752202114
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,909 miles4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 50,909 miles
- Test number
- 778151201145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBonnet catch stiff operation
- NoteFront brake pads and discs approx 4-6000miles left
- NoteOil level on minimum
- NoteReapair bung in n/s/r tyre tread
- NoteRear brake pads and discs approx 8-10,000miles left
Questions about LR08 XYY
- Does LR08 XYY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XYY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 XYY?
- The MOT on LR08 XYY is valid until 7 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 XYY done?
- LR08 XYY was recorded at 236,136 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 12,355 miles a year.
- Has LR08 XYY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 XYY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 XYY 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 XYY find?
- LR08 XYY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 5 minor defects and 9 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 11 more.
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