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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 DZOMOT history

LB08 DZO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,935 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DZO
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
27 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DZO was last recorded at 160,935 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,765 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
9,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,935 miles
  • 2025 – 147,734 miles
  • 2024 – 135,832 miles
  • 2023 – 121,038 miles
  • 2022 – 104,639 miles
  • 2021 – 91,691 miles
  • 2020 – 85,869 miles
  • 2019 – 81,310 miles
  • 2018 – 76,206 miles
  • 2017 – 71,766 miles
  • 2016 – 63,533 miles
  • 2015 – 56,834 miles
  • 2014 – 47,386 miles
  • 2013 – 35,565 miles
  • 2012 – 28,775 miles
  • 2011 – 22,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,935 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex area lambda only just passed (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint play strong advisoryRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex area part of cat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear shoulder also

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,935 miles (+170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,935 miles
    Test number
    951345254758
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex area lambda only just passed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint play strong advisory
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,765 miles (+13,031)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,765 miles
    Test number
    282378996372
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex area lambda only just passed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint play strong advisory
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,734 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,734 miles
    Test number
    679164342343
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex area part of cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear shoulder also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,733 miles (+11,901)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,733 miles
    Test number
    177228202320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder 195 65 15 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nsf corner sticking out projection (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex area part of cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear shoulder also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,832 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,832 miles
    Test number
    150917233856
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail135,828 miles (+14,790)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,828 miles
    Test number
    996651546771
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass121,038 miles (+16,399)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,038 miles
    Test number
    751257477946
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,639 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    413030705124
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre rear silencer leak on the seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail104,637 miles (+12,946)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,637 miles
    Test number
    882674425206
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wiring harness chaffed/loose on lower front subframe area (4.11 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated brake pad low wear warning sensor wiring broken (4.11 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre rear silencer leak on the seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass91,691 miles (+5,822)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,691 miles
    Test number
    909083543304
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass85,869 miles (+4,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    876061582971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres surface cracking and offside rear worn on inner edge

  12. Pass81,310 miles (+5,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,310 miles
    Test number
    998610144398
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has slight blow
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads worn

  13. Pass76,206 miles (+4,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    679339662036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass71,766 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,766 miles
    Test number
    142018950936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,533 miles
    Test number
    200632986787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,533 miles (+6,699)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,533 miles
    Test number
    191303729418
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass56,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    275172375078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,834 miles (+9,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    678202875096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass47,386 miles (+11,821)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,386 miles
    Test number
    539266454189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass35,565 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,565 miles
    Test number
    298628463415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,564 miles (+6,789)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,564 miles
    Test number
    347026063184
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass28,775 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,775 miles
    Test number
    255356132169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,812 miles
    Test number
    239463541407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,812 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,812 miles
    Test number
    526523841181
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB08 DZO

Does LB08 DZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 DZO is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DZO?
The MOT on LB08 DZO is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 DZO done?
LB08 DZO was recorded at 160,935 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 9,020 miles a year.
Has LB08 DZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DZO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 DZO 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 DZO find?
LB08 DZO passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex area lambda only just passed; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint play strong advisory; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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