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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 YHFMOT history

LR08 YHF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LR08 YHF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,308 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YHF
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
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YHF was last recorded at 120,308 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 10,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,634 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,674 miles
Average per year
6,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,308 miles
  • 2025 – 109,634 miles
  • 2024 – 100,501 miles
  • 2023 – 91,529 miles
  • 2022 – 84,397 miles
  • 2021 – 76,013 miles
  • 2020 – 72,611 miles
  • 2019 – 67,002 miles
  • 2018 – 61,222 miles
  • 2017 – 55,775 miles
  • 2016 – 50,023 miles
  • 2015 – 43,632 miles
  • 2014 – 38,572 miles
  • 2013 – 34,865 miles
  • 2012 – 29,796 miles
  • 2011 – 25,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,308 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,308 miles
    Test number
    667897445433
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,308 miles (+10,674)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,308 miles
    Test number
    665514812675
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,634 miles
    Test number
    127038984895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,634 miles (+9,133)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,634 miles
    Test number
    435881768468
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,501 miles (+8,972)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,501 miles
    Test number
    540875838006
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUneven wear on both front tyres

  6. Pass91,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    179889728809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,529 miles (+7,132)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    683606358678
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge/ 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,397 miles (+8,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    693306808489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,013 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    383064457088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,611 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    585694769395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,002 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,002 miles
    Test number
    607876264714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,222 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,222 miles
    Test number
    355958971378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,775 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,775 miles
    Test number
    561632429541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    356486827171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,023 miles (+6,391)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    815070720790
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Fail43,632 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    356006025054
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass43,632 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    717886725089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,572 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,572 miles
    Test number
    718769124016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,865 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,865 miles
    Test number
    159460253012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,796 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,796 miles
    Test number
    717034542056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass25,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    916109541022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,724 miles3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    758039941048
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteWiper blades splitting and smear,still ok for mot.

Questions about LR08 YHF

Does LR08 YHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YHF is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YHF?
The MOT on LR08 YHF is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YHF done?
LR08 YHF was recorded at 120,308 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,313 miles a year.
Has LR08 YHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YHF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 YHF 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 YHF find?
LR08 YHF passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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