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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 AYVMOT history

LB08 AYV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,196 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 AYV was last recorded at 164,196 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 27,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,709 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
27,487 miles
Average per year
8,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,196 miles
  • 2024 – 136,709 miles
  • 2023 – 128,899 miles
  • 2022 – 123,114 miles
  • 2021 – 120,231 miles
  • 2020 – 117,297 miles
  • 2019 – 112,320 miles
  • 2018 – 107,625 miles
  • 2017 – 102,145 miles
  • 2016 – 95,839 miles
  • 2015 – 89,373 miles
  • 2014 – 82,689 miles
  • 2013 – 69,639 miles
  • 2012 – 54,398 miles
  • 2011 – 33,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,196 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,196 miles (+27,487)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,196 miles
    Test number
    251423199198
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion

  2. Pass136,709 miles (+7,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,709 miles
    Test number
    226254034640
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass128,899 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,899 miles
    Test number
    457291961079
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long

  4. Fail128,899 miles (+5,785)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,899 miles
    Test number
    843777469735
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long

  5. Pass123,114 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,114 miles
    Test number
    208554186913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,231 miles
    Test number
    402333937284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,228 miles (+2,931)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,228 miles
    Test number
    694253618206
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass117,297 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,297 miles
    Test number
    655608646226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,320 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    112,320 miles
    Test number
    728959675345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    626967411985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,625 miles (+5,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    427520549536
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass102,145 miles (+6,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,145 miles
    Test number
    553813285976
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass95,839 miles (+6,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,839 miles
    Test number
    865595107800
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

  14. Pass89,373 miles (+6,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,373 miles
    Test number
    656616835169
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass82,689 miles (+13,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    416080524158
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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. Pass69,639 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    828624843171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,735 miles (+14,337)2 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,735 miles
    Test number
    619134423195
    • DangerousFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass54,398 miles (+519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,398 miles
    Test number
    279152622134
    • NoteWindscreen cracked offside top corner

  19. Fail53,879 miles (+20,047)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,879 miles
    Test number
    216178502433
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked offside top corner

  20. Pass33,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,832 miles
    Test number
    626894801192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 AYV

Does LB08 AYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 AYV is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AYV?
The MOT on LB08 AYV is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 AYV done?
LB08 AYV was recorded at 164,196 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 8,912 miles a year.
Has LB08 AYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AYV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 AYV 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 AYV find?
LB08 AYV passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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