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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 AYLMOT history

LB08 AYL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 259,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
259,684 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AYL
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
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 AYL was last recorded at 259,684 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 19,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,188 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
19,496 miles
Average per year
13,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 259,684 miles
  • 2021 – 240,188 miles
  • 2020 – 222,007 miles
  • 2019 – 212,106 miles
  • 2018 – 197,711 miles
  • 2017 – 182,960 miles
  • 2016 – 167,579 miles
  • 2015 – 154,467 miles
  • 2014 – 139,581 miles
  • 2013 – 130,913 miles
  • 2012 – 121,194 miles
  • 2011 – 104,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,684 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,684 miles (+19,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    259,684 miles
    Test number
    823348615152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass240,188 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    240,188 miles
    Test number
    348280612660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail239,654 miles (+17,647)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,654 miles
    Test number
    153371095978
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass222,007 miles (+9,901)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    222,007 miles
    Test number
    156034312302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass212,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    212,106 miles
    Test number
    535033006894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail212,106 miles (+14,395)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,106 miles
    Test number
    511249754873
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass197,711 miles (+14,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    197,711 miles
    Test number
    612121151448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass182,960 miles (+15,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    182,960 miles
    Test number
    435622107987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass167,579 miles (+13,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    167,579 miles
    Test number
    880582039689
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass154,467 miles (+14,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,467 miles
    Test number
    904669589820
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass139,581 miles (+221)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    139,581 miles
    Test number
    239238904372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass139,360 miles (+8,447)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,360 miles
    Test number
    389689274286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brakes slight bind

  13. Pass130,913 miles (+9,719)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    130,913 miles
    Test number
    387839563468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Pass121,194 miles (+16,211)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    121,194 miles
    Test number
    905620172239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,983 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,983 miles
    Test number
    308462871432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust sounds noisy ? turbo pipe ?.

  16. Fail104,983 miles (+10,236)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,983 miles
    Test number
    636732471298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust sounds noisy ? turbo pipe ?.

  17. Pass94,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    966056931140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,747 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    275632831494
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 AYL

Does LB08 AYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 AYL expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AYL?
The MOT on LB08 AYL expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 AYL done?
LB08 AYL was recorded at 259,684 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 13,878 miles a year.
Has LB08 AYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AYL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 AYL 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 AYL find?
LB08 AYL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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