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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 CAUMOT history

LB08 CAU is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,869 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CAU was last recorded at 103,869 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 3,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Dec 2023: 96,238 miles, lower than 96,338 miles on 28 Dec 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,643 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,226 miles
Average per year
4,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,869 miles
  • 2024 – 100,643 miles
  • 2023 – 96,238 miles
  • 2022 – 91,211 miles
  • 2020 – 82,521 miles
  • 2018 – 72,068 miles
  • 2016 – 62,002 miles
  • 2014 – 50,828 miles
  • 2013 – 42,078 miles
  • 2012 – 37,382 miles
  • 2011 – 32,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,869 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Both shock absorber bump stops split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,869 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    555220367335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,643 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,643 miles
    Test number
    668103736336
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber bump stops split
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail100,642 miles (+4,404)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,642 miles
    Test number
    910317609345
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber bump stops split
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass96,238 miles (-100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    327719860414
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens have a film on them
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to faded

  5. Fail96,338 miles (+5,127)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,338 miles
    Test number
    987854455878
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens have a film on them
    • AdvisoryN/s/f mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to faded

  6. Pass91,211 miles (+4,516)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    703185005832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,695 miles
    Test number
    219670355936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Fail86,695 miles (+4,174)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,695 miles
    Test number
    639787890609
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass82,521 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,521 miles
    Test number
    917546719755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,484 miles (+6,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    755716935817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock cover hanging down
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,068 miles
    Test number
    639475445618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail72,067 miles (+5,238)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    433947792732
    • MajorBraking system leaking vacuum servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass66,829 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,829 miles
    Test number
    583326003345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,002 miles (+5,832)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    580391000552
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread block
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking in tread block

  15. Pass56,170 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    465213605905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted so seat belt not tested

  16. Fail56,096 miles (+5,268)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,096 miles
    Test number
    274218620857
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted so seat belt not tested

  17. Fail50,828 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,828 miles
    Test number
    255473264387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
    • NoteCrack in windscreen in zone(a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking

  18. Pass50,828 miles (+4,098)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,828 miles
    Test number
    729353464304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
    • NoteCrack in windscreen in zone(a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking

  19. Pass46,730 miles (+4,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,730 miles
    Test number
    205082304055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass42,078 miles (+4,696)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    335697103098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass37,382 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    708498212054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,328 miles
    Test number
    546892871161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB08 CAU

Does LB08 CAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CAU is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CAU?
The MOT on LB08 CAU is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CAU done?
LB08 CAU was recorded at 103,869 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,884 miles a year.
Has LB08 CAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CAU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 CAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 CAU find?
LB08 CAU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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