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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 CBOMOT history

LB08 CBO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,718 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CBO was last recorded at 123,718 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,673 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
6,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,718 miles
  • 2025 – 123,673 miles
  • 2024 – 121,403 miles
  • 2023 – 118,123 miles
  • 2022 – 114,666 miles
  • 2021 – 112,732 miles
  • 2020 – 111,495 miles
  • 2019 – 109,432 miles
  • 2018 – 106,480 miles
  • 2016 – 94,586 miles
  • 2015 – 85,932 miles
  • 2014 – 79,487 miles
  • 2013 – 67,083 miles
  • 2012 – 51,872 miles
  • 2011 – 35,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,718 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,718 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,718 miles
    Test number
    239380642939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,673 miles (+2,270)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,673 miles
    Test number
    168316769579
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,403 miles (+3,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,403 miles
    Test number
    262691092243
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Front flexible joint poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,123 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,123 miles
    Test number
    518479652683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail118,064 miles (+3,398)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,064 miles
    Test number
    455566418796
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame crodded but notseriously weakend. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass114,666 miles (+1,934)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,666 miles
    Test number
    453756852113
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear, O/S/F wearing more than N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,732 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    763085250374
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp unit slightly insecure

  8. Fail112,732 miles (+1,237)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,732 miles
    Test number
    509395220373
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp unit slightly insecure

  9. Pass111,495 miles (+2,063)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    741098189551
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass109,432 miles (+2,952)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    759032623630
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass106,480 miles (+140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,480 miles
    Test number
    925594554422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail106,340 miles (+11,754)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    777281647438
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass94,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,586 miles
    Test number
    270040946332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail94,586 miles (+8,654)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,586 miles
    Test number
    839457671219
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass85,932 miles (+6,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    203821062114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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. Pass79,487 miles (+12,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,487 miles
    Test number
    925156194149
    • 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)

  17. Fail67,083 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    736220323295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  18. Pass67,083 miles (+15,211)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    937020223215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,872 miles (+16,182)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,872 miles
    Test number
    218191022273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked

  20. Pass35,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,690 miles
    Test number
    455566411232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CBO

Does LB08 CBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CBO is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CBO?
The MOT on LB08 CBO is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CBO done?
LB08 CBO was recorded at 123,718 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,100 miles a year.
Has LB08 CBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CBO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CBO 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 CBO find?
LB08 CBO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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