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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 AYJMOT history

LB08 AYJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 196,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
196,253 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AYJ
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
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 AYJ was last recorded at 196,253 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,532 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
8,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,253 miles
  • 2024 – 187,991 miles
  • 2023 – 180,234 miles
  • 2022 – 173,094 miles
  • 2021 – 167,268 miles
  • 2020 – 160,334 miles
  • 2019 – 150,597 miles
  • 2018 – 143,213 miles
  • 2017 – 136,587 miles
  • 2016 – 126,314 miles
  • 2015 – 116,982 miles
  • 2014 – 110,106 miles
  • 2013 – 98,708 miles
  • 2012 – 90,534 miles
  • 2011 – 71,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,253 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,253 miles (+1,721)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    196,253 miles
    Test number
    606574921015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail194,532 miles (+6,541)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,532 miles
    Test number
    416524356833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in the prescribed area of the suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  3. Pass187,991 miles (+7,757)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    187,991 miles
    Test number
    154403016712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass180,234 miles (+7,140)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,234 miles
    Test number
    641765712238
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass173,094 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,094 miles
    Test number
    226023895007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail173,089 miles (+5,821)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,089 miles
    Test number
    902520332442
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass167,268 miles (+203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,268 miles
    Test number
    237702840595
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  8. Fail167,065 miles (+6,731)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,065 miles
    Test number
    198504306691
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  9. Pass160,334 miles (+9,737)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,334 miles
    Test number
    105214837779
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass150,597 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,597 miles
    Test number
    658525723016
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch/ flywheel noisy
  11. Fail150,597 miles (+7,384)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,597 miles
    Test number
    373589941773
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch/ flywheel noisy
  12. Pass143,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,213 miles
    Test number
    118839445580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,213 miles (+6,626)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,213 miles
    Test number
    690543957118
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass136,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    136,587 miles
    Test number
    636828291252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,587 miles (+10,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,587 miles
    Test number
    923993004993
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass126,314 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,314 miles
    Test number
    413337381137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail126,313 miles (+9,331)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,313 miles
    Test number
    911460885675
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass116,982 miles (+6,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,982 miles
    Test number
    705408265120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass110,106 miles (+11,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,106 miles
    Test number
    956370664136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass98,708 miles (+8,174)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,708 miles
    Test number
    829607833105
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass90,534 miles (+19,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,534 miles
    Test number
    646679832180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,464 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    829357011228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Questions about LB08 AYJ

Does LB08 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 AYJ is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AYJ?
The MOT on LB08 AYJ is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 AYJ done?
LB08 AYJ was recorded at 196,253 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,708 miles a year.
Has LB08 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AYJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 AYJ 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 LB08 AYJ find?
LB08 AYJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.

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