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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 DZNMOT history

LB08 DZN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
146,323 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DZN was last recorded at 146,323 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 2,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,357 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,966 miles
Average per year
6,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,323 miles
  • 2023 – 143,357 miles
  • 2022 – 140,041 miles
  • 2021 – 134,584 miles
  • 2020 – 131,161 miles
  • 2019 – 125,114 miles
  • 2018 – 122,050 miles
  • 2017 – 115,598 miles
  • 2016 – 109,393 miles
  • 2015 – 100,744 miles
  • 2014 – 93,751 miles
  • 2013 – 83,380 miles
  • 2012 – 73,445 miles
  • 2011 – 61,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,323 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear various Suspension component corroded
  • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of inspectionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front lower arms rear bushes cracking/perishing and some play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,323 miles (+2,966)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,323 miles
    Test number
    229373267337
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear various Suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of inspection
  2. Pass143,357 miles (+3,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,357 miles
    Test number
    750664541424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,041 miles (+5,457)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,041 miles
    Test number
    726437499252
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass134,584 miles (+27)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,584 miles
    Test number
    289651404412
    • AdvisoryFront lower arms rear bushes cracking/perishing and some play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stalk damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of inspection
  5. Fail134,557 miles (+3,396)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,557 miles
    Test number
    728196591084
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arms rear bushes cracking/perishing and some play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stalk damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of inspection
  6. Pass131,161 miles (+6,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,161 miles
    Test number
    325714407256
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes worn and perishing.
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust front pipe flexible section.
    • AdvisorySlight weep from offside front damper.
  7. Pass125,114 miles (+3,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,114 miles
    Test number
    437053879976
    • AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass122,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,050 miles
    Test number
    634558616875
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail122,050 miles (+6,452)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,050 miles
    Test number
    995832643320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass115,598 miles (+6,205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,598 miles
    Test number
    961998299677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth inner sidewall and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth inner shoulder, Perishing and nail in sidewall (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass109,393 miles (+8,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,393 miles
    Test number
    453151297690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass100,744 miles (+6,993)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    187464235190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing.
  13. Pass93,751 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    916136834184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Fail93,747 miles (+10,367)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,747 miles
    Test number
    268485434176
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass83,380 miles (+9,935)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,380 miles
    Test number
    348807533140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,445 miles (+11,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    828009132162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail61,901 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    349353651164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteInner edges of both rear tyres worn close to limit.
  18. Pass61,901 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    688223751183
    • NoteInner edges of both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Questions about LB08 DZN

Does LB08 DZN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 DZN expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DZN?
The MOT on LB08 DZN expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 DZN done?
LB08 DZN was recorded at 146,323 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 6,258 miles a year.
Has LB08 DZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DZN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 DZN 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 DZN find?
LB08 DZN passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, and 9 more.

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