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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 CFAMOT history

LB08 CFA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,302 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CFA
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
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CFA was last recorded at 170,302 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 6,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,289 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,013 miles
Average per year
9,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,302 miles
  • 2025 – 164,289 miles
  • 2023 – 143,465 miles
  • 2022 – 136,928 miles
  • 2021 – 128,840 miles
  • 2019 – 105,567 miles
  • 2018 – 92,647 miles
  • 2017 – 78,200 miles
  • 2016 – 64,697 miles
  • 2015 – 57,046 miles
  • 2014 – 50,092 miles
  • 2013 – 42,480 miles
  • 2012 – 32,913 miles
  • 2011 – 24,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,302 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,302 miles (+6,013)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,302 miles
    Test number
    371736285635
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass164,289 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,289 miles
    Test number
    190340183539
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass243,351 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    243,351 km
    Test number
    134643363061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass143,465 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,465 miles
    Test number
    256670586515
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail143,465 miles (+6,537)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,465 miles
    Test number
    885675374715
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,928 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,928 miles
    Test number
    172747717328
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail136,928 miles (+8,088)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,928 miles
    Test number
    722919895240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass128,840 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,840 miles
    Test number
    343009413922
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail128,800 miles (+23,233)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,800 miles
    Test number
    271015464244
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe post CAT (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass105,567 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,567 miles
    Test number
    442719449093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,530 miles (+12,883)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    643869655080
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass92,647 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,647 miles
    Test number
    707506621453
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  13. Fail92,542 miles (+14,342)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    441205693624
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner side rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  14. Pass78,200 miles (+13,503)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,200 miles
    Test number
    416456041692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,697 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,697 miles
    Test number
    337883429191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,046 miles
    Test number
    459729685159
    • 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. Fail57,046 miles (+6,954)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,046 miles
    Test number
    875999585160
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass50,092 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,092 miles
    Test number
    229880694138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,480 miles (+9,567)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,480 miles
    Test number
    139666183157
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres starting to form cracks in tread pattern

  20. Pass32,913 miles (+8,724)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,913 miles
    Test number
    808441052196
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  21. Pass24,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    255891861427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 CFA

Does LB08 CFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CFA is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CFA?
The MOT on LB08 CFA is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CFA done?
LB08 CFA was recorded at 170,302 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 9,654 miles a year.
Has LB08 CFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CFA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 CFA 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 CFA find?
LB08 CFA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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