
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass167,268 miles (+203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 167,268 miles
- Test number
- 237702840595
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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
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))
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
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
Pass143,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 143,213 miles
- Test number
- 118839445580
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass136,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 136,587 miles
- Test number
- 636828291252
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Pass90,534 miles (+19,070)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 90,534 miles
- Test number
- 646679832180
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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