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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 AYWMOT history

LB08 AYW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2024
Mileage
199,056 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 AYW was last recorded at 199,056 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 8,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,951 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,105 miles
Average per year
13,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 199,056 miles
  • 2022 – 190,951 miles
  • 2021 – 180,118 miles
  • 2020 – 175,129 miles
  • 2019 – 169,516 miles
  • 2018 – 160,710 miles
  • 2017 – 147,163 miles
  • 2016 – 131,899 miles
  • 2015 – 109,724 miles
  • 2014 – 88,660 miles
  • 2013 – 70,701 miles
  • 2012 – 48,207 miles
  • 2011 – 27,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,056 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    199,056 miles
    Test number
    509082466019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail199,056 miles (+8,105)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,056 miles
    Test number
    974836596852
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass190,951 miles (+15)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    190,951 miles
    Test number
    701621258136
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back plates corroded

  4. Fail190,936 miles (+10,818)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,936 miles
    Test number
    191174348280
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back plates corroded

  5. Pass180,118 miles (+4,989)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,118 miles
    Test number
    107244185596
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass175,129 miles (+5,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    175,129 miles
    Test number
    272109426311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass169,516 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    169,516 miles
    Test number
    873887968291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,710 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    160,710 miles
    Test number
    254355869632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Shoulder
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail160,709 miles (+13,546)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,709 miles
    Test number
    855508083262
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Shoulder
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass147,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,163 miles
    Test number
    121848637235
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s/r seatbelt
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not deemed excessive

  11. Fail147,163 miles (+15,264)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,163 miles
    Test number
    564024686566
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s/r seatbelt
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not deemed excessive

  12. Pass131,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,899 miles
    Test number
    368380169521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,899 miles (+22,175)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,899 miles
    Test number
    101356176723
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass109,724 miles (+21,064)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,724 miles
    Test number
    359352555192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,660 miles
    Test number
    639337944145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail88,660 miles (+17,959)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,660 miles
    Test number
    799567144176
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,701 miles
    Test number
    685851853117
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail70,701 miles (+22,494)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,701 miles
    Test number
    459391953167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,207 miles (+20,574)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    198306942174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass27,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,633 miles
    Test number
    458927031162
    • 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 AYW

Does LB08 AYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 AYW expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AYW?
The MOT on LB08 AYW expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 AYW done?
LB08 AYW was recorded at 199,056 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 13,911 miles a year.
Has LB08 AYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AYW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 AYW 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 AYW find?
LB08 AYW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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