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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 CBUMOT history

LB08 CBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
155,698 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 CBU was last recorded at 155,698 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 6,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,954 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,744 miles
Average per year
8,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,698 miles
  • 2025 – 148,954 miles
  • 2024 – 140,928 miles
  • 2023 – 130,904 miles
  • 2022 – 124,319 miles
  • 2020 – 114,187 miles
  • 2018 – 96,702 miles
  • 2017 – 88,130 miles
  • 2016 – 79,408 miles
  • 2015 – 70,268 miles
  • 2014 – 62,129 miles
  • 2013 – 42,260 miles
  • 2012 – 35,260 miles
  • 2011 – 26,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,698 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F lower arm rear bush rubber badly split, several places. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM MARK.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm rear bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Getting low on inner edge.

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,698 miles (+6,744)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,698 miles
    Test number
    821191953650
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F lower arm rear bush rubber badly split, several places. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM MARK.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm rear bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Getting low on inner edge.

  2. Pass148,954 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,954 miles
    Test number
    761020495448
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail148,950 miles (+8,022)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,950 miles
    Test number
    261690290188
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass140,928 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,928 miles
    Test number
    524938560688
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level very low - topped up- water only

  5. Fail140,928 miles (+10,024)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,928 miles
    Test number
    129135413412
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level very low - topped up- water only

  6. Pass130,904 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,904 miles
    Test number
    653492481402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,866 miles (+6,547)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,866 miles
    Test number
    772276171035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,319 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    884725271211
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail124,319 miles (+10,132)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    723291458377
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass114,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    266902921104
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail114,187 miles (+6,705)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    266229826151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And both discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And both rear discs poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass107,482 miles (+10,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    213464042464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass96,702 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    650208130685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail96,698 miles (+8,568)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,698 miles
    Test number
    191499015085
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass88,130 miles (+8,722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,130 miles
    Test number
    651671275970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,408 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    298626968679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,268 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,268 miles
    Test number
    440028489863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,129 miles (+6,419)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    757867714309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSkicker removed from windscreen

  19. Pass55,710 miles (+13,450)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    269369504163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,260 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    665593403166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,260 miles (+8,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    929163792091
    • NoteBonnet catch sticking.

  22. Pass26,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,687 miles
    Test number
    265628711116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CBU

Does LB08 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CBU is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CBU?
The MOT on LB08 CBU is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CBU done?
LB08 CBU was recorded at 155,698 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,353 miles a year.
Has LB08 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CBU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 CBU 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 CBU find?
LB08 CBU failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front headlamp levelling device inoperative; offside front headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 7 more.

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