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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 CAXMOT history

LB08 CAX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,145 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CAX
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
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CAX was last recorded at 138,145 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,156 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,989 miles
Average per year
6,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,145 miles
  • 2025 – 134,156 miles
  • 2024 – 129,123 miles
  • 2023 – 122,978 miles
  • 2022 – 118,507 miles
  • 2021 – 114,435 miles
  • 2020 – 110,961 miles
  • 2018 – 103,346 miles
  • 2017 – 98,450 miles
  • 2016 – 90,936 miles
  • 2015 – 80,371 miles
  • 2014 – 70,746 miles
  • 2012 – 57,082 miles
  • 2011 – 46,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,145 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,145 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,145 miles
    Test number
    998743874722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,156 miles
    Test number
    993996998797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,156 miles (+5,033)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,156 miles
    Test number
    771955192004
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,123 miles
    Test number
    816008117240
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail129,123 miles (+6,145)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,123 miles
    Test number
    603758520303
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass122,978 miles (+11)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,978 miles
    Test number
    134091779328
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Within the inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Fail122,967 miles (+4,460)1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,967 miles
    Test number
    577701419421
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Within the inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass118,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,507 miles
    Test number
    174429430310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,507 miles (+4,072)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,507 miles
    Test number
    754295972376
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,435 miles (+3,474)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    973494493888
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass110,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    262998203126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail110,961 miles (+7,615)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    985454813238
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass103,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,346 miles
    Test number
    282413401560
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Fail103,346 miles (+4,896)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,346 miles
    Test number
    646880385680
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass98,450 miles (+7,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    441986308010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass90,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,936 miles
    Test number
    408988398182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,936 miles (+10,565)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,936 miles
    Test number
    835833359104
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

  18. Pass80,371 miles (+9,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    706218765057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass70,746 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    108507764480
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteTwo Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  20. Fail70,746 miles (+13,664)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    819977764039
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteTwo Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  21. Pass57,082 miles (+10,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,082 miles
    Test number
    716689042272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,185 miles
    Test number
    679127751133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about LB08 CAX

Does LB08 CAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CAX is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CAX?
The MOT on LB08 CAX is valid until 16 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 CAX done?
LB08 CAX was recorded at 138,145 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,255 miles a year.
Has LB08 CAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CAX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CAX 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 CAX find?
LB08 CAX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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