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LR08RXB
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LR08RXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 157,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30 cm of rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear parking brake slower to operate
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
24 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,431 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2026 8 Jun 202621 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,526 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))
- Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,850 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,598 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))
- Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,385 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Both outer sills slightly damaged
- Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,907 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both outer sills damaged
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Both outer sills damaged
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,974 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Both outer sills slightly damaged
7 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Both outer sills slightly damaged
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,442 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019 8 Jun 202621 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,819 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both outer sills slightly damaged
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,600 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both outer sills slightly damaged
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,377 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
5 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,650 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 8 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,285 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 8 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,766 MI
8 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,766 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 8 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,704 MI
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LR08RXB was registered on 2008-03-18
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