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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LB08 AYOMOT history

LB08 AYO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,429 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AYO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 AYO was last recorded at 125,429 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 12,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,266 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,163 miles
Average per year
7,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,429 miles
  • 2024 – 113,266 miles
  • 2023 – 103,252 miles
  • 2022 – 99,368 miles
  • 2021 – 97,150 miles
  • 2020 – 95,581 miles
  • 2019 – 91,442 miles
  • 2018 – 88,272 miles
  • 2017 – 85,045 miles
  • 2016 – 77,738 miles
  • 2015 – 60,362 miles
  • 2014 – 46,160 miles
  • 2013 – 34,188 miles
  • 2012 – 20,124 miles
  • 2011 – 15,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,429 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,429 miles (+12,163)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,429 miles
    Test number
    706714058134
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass113,266 miles (+10,014)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,266 miles
    Test number
    943346009589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass103,252 miles (+3,884)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,252 miles
    Test number
    653513612617
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass99,368 miles (+2,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,368 miles
    Test number
    760451285655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass97,150 miles (+1,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,150 miles
    Test number
    731822916232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass95,581 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,581 miles
    Test number
    195178179491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,442 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    729953830729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,272 miles (+3,227)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    350603941548
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass85,045 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,045 miles
    Test number
    390572397416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,738 miles (+17,376)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,738 miles
    Test number
    367434546884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,362 miles (+14,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,362 miles
    Test number
    217713885130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,160 miles (+11,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    998455994178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass34,188 miles (+14,064)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,188 miles
    Test number
    429664103298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,124 miles
    Test number
    687673152155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,122 miles (+5,015)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    537283152103
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass15,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,107 miles
    Test number
    275384451469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 AYO

Does LB08 AYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 AYO is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AYO?
The MOT on LB08 AYO is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 AYO done?
LB08 AYO was recorded at 125,429 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 7,669 miles a year.
Has LB08 AYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AYO has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on LB08 AYO 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 AYO find?
LB08 AYO passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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