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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 DJJMOT history

LB08 DJJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2024
Mileage
159,944 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DJJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DJJ was last recorded at 159,944 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,940 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,944 miles
  • 2022 – 147,888 miles
  • 2021 – 143,196 miles
  • 2020 – 141,764 miles
  • 2019 – 139,149 miles
  • 2018 – 134,997 miles
  • 2017 – 132,944 miles
  • 2016 – 130,609 miles
  • 2015 – 127,495 miles
  • 2014 – 117,107 miles
  • 2013 – 113,813 miles
  • 2012 – 83,501 miles
  • 2011 – 64,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,944 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Outer both sides wings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear under body & suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,944 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,944 miles
    Test number
    114346479937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,940 miles (+12,052)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,940 miles
    Test number
    488332705589
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,888 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,888 miles
    Test number
    983236743010
    • AdvisoryFront Outer both sides wings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail147,883 miles (+4,687)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,883 miles
    Test number
    145005426757
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer both sides wings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass143,196 miles (+1,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,196 miles
    Test number
    398867539512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass141,764 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,764 miles
    Test number
    114110175276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail141,686 miles (+2,537)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,686 miles
    Test number
    280573711664
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass139,149 miles (+4,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,149 miles
    Test number
    834919871983
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass134,997 miles (+2,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,997 miles
    Test number
    628866498838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass132,944 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,944 miles
    Test number
    568182282749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,609 miles (+3,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,609 miles
    Test number
    308576300378
    • AdvisoryNumber plates have over plates fitted

  12. Pass127,495 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    127,495 miles
    Test number
    227387200405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail127,487 miles (+10,380)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    949987635224
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBump stops splitting

  14. Pass117,107 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,107 miles
    Test number
    378273904445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,813 miles
    Test number
    419696483194
    • NoteN/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking on inner wall.

  16. Fail113,813 miles (+30,312)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,813 miles
    Test number
    789796783152
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking on inner wall.

  17. Pass83,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    138249972490
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail83,501 miles (+18,821)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    376626872098
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass64,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    368660291025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,680 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    426940491085
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 DJJ

Does LB08 DJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 DJJ expired on 1 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DJJ?
The MOT on LB08 DJJ expired on 1 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 DJJ done?
LB08 DJJ was recorded at 159,944 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 7,617 miles a year.
Has LB08 DJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DJJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 DJJ 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 DJJ find?
LB08 DJJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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