Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LB08 AYGMOT history
LB08 AYG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 172,449 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 AYG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 AYG was last recorded at 172,449 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Aug 2011: 51,620 miles, lower than 105,617 miles on 6 May 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 172,196 miles · 25 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 253 miles
- Average per year
- 4,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,449 miles
- 2025 – 165,455 miles
- 2024 – 155,783 miles
- 2023 – 147,949 miles
- 2022 – 138,190 miles
- 2021 – 128,954 miles
- 2020 – 124,311 miles
- 2019 – 113,855 miles
- 2018 – 104,852 miles
- 2017 – 95,879 miles
- 2016 – 88,294 miles
- 2014 – 80,095 miles
- 2013 – 74,886 miles
- 2012 – 62,066 miles
- 2011 – 51,620 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,449 miles
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% max allowed 30%
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth checked 2mm (min allowed 1.6mm)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,449 miles (+253)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 172,449 miles
- Test number
- 673956954857
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail172,196 miles (+81)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,196 miles
- Test number
- 290997094854
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth checked 2mm (min allowed 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail172,115 miles (+6,660)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,115 miles
- Test number
- 236272305381
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth checked 2mm (min allowed 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass165,455 miles (+9,672)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 165,455 miles
- Test number
- 593523086223
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,783 miles (+74)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 155,783 miles
- Test number
- 958896117802
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail155,709 miles (+7,760)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,709 miles
- Test number
- 431316496799
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,949 miles (+464)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 147,949 miles
- Test number
- 747199658291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail147,485 miles (+9,295)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,485 miles
- Test number
- 253170003340
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass138,190 miles (+10)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 138,190 miles
- Test number
- 701856100464
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail138,180 miles (+9,226)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,180 miles
- Test number
- 142268891258
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure impact damage ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass128,954 miles (+4,643)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 128,954 miles
- Test number
- 245737362496
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,311 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,311 miles
- Test number
- 558235646880
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
Fail124,310 miles (+10,455)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,310 miles
- Test number
- 507120890219
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
Pass113,855 miles (+9,003)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 113,855 miles
- Test number
- 903472584444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,852 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 104,852 miles
- Test number
- 941802532596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,696 miles (+8,817)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,696 miles
- Test number
- 530051911593
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass95,879 miles (+7,585)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 95,879 miles
- Test number
- 282712445906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 88,294 miles
- Test number
- 112316301901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,294 miles (+8,199)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,294 miles
- Test number
- 765555374777
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass80,095 miles (+5,209)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 80,095 miles
- Test number
- 107492464292
- NoteSlight damage to n/s outer sill at rear lower edge
Pass74,886 miles (+12,820)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 74,886 miles
- Test number
- 416099213278
- Note1. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.
Pass62,066 miles (+10,446)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 62,066 miles
- Test number
- 565483212206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,620 miles (-53,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 51,620 miles
- Test number
- 329640221409
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,617 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 105,617 miles
- Test number
- 378676821138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB08 AYG
- Does LB08 AYG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 AYG is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 AYG?
- The MOT on LB08 AYG is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 AYG done?
- LB08 AYG was recorded at 172,449 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,477 miles a year.
- Has LB08 AYG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 AYG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 AYG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB08 AYG find?
- LB08 AYG passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost bushes, and 4 more.
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