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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 CGFMOT history

LB08 CGF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
78,423 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 CGF was last recorded at 78,423 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 5,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,082 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,341 miles
Average per year
4,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,423 miles
  • 2024 – 73,082 miles
  • 2023 – 73,072 miles
  • 2022 – 68,844 miles
  • 2021 – 66,570 miles
  • 2019 – 60,662 miles
  • 2018 – 58,061 miles
  • 2017 – 54,733 miles
  • 2016 – 48,959 miles
  • 2015 – 43,641 miles
  • 2014 – 37,448 miles
  • 2013 – 29,963 miles
  • 2012 – 24,006 miles
  • 2011 – 18,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,423 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,423 miles (+5,341)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    445402603800
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass73,082 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,082 miles
    Test number
    292499654442
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail73,072 miles (+1,095)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    774215946917
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,977 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,977 miles
    Test number
    443052937537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,844 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    434029580025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    547065044573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail66,570 miles (+5,908)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    514819711418
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass60,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,662 miles
    Test number
    598802924212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,662 miles (+2,601)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,662 miles
    Test number
    472294133928
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (ply exposed on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass58,061 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,061 miles
    Test number
    331989905601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,733 miles (+5,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,733 miles
    Test number
    150197699869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,959 miles (+5,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,959 miles
    Test number
    262928379226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass43,641 miles (+6,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,641 miles
    Test number
    176841405271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass37,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,448 miles
    Test number
    695007954126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,448 miles (+7,485)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,448 miles
    Test number
    107207854107
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass29,963 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,963 miles
    Test number
    138104363146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,006 miles
    Test number
    577940172105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,006 miles (+5,882)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,006 miles
    Test number
    569830172159
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass18,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,124 miles
    Test number
    758498461141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 CGF

Does LB08 CGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 CGF expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CGF?
The MOT on LB08 CGF expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 CGF done?
LB08 CGF was recorded at 78,423 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 4,439 miles a year.
Has LB08 CGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CGF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CGF 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 CGF find?
LB08 CGF failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 5 more.

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