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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 DZWMOT history

LB08 DZW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,446 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DZW was last recorded at 163,446 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 5,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,062 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,384 miles
Average per year
9,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,446 miles
  • 2025 – 158,062 miles
  • 2024 – 152,238 miles
  • 2023 – 140,161 miles
  • 2022 – 127,897 miles
  • 2021 – 117,730 miles
  • 2020 – 113,027 miles
  • 2019 – 106,521 miles
  • 2018 – 93,948 miles
  • 2017 – 79,605 miles
  • 2016 – 69,764 miles
  • 2015 – 54,452 miles
  • 2014 – 43,152 miles
  • 2013 – 35,121 miles
  • 2012 – 26,233 miles
  • 2011 – 19,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,446 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,446 miles (+5,384)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,446 miles
    Test number
    752031499703
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,062 miles (+5,824)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,062 miles
    Test number
    732252286588
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass152,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,238 miles
    Test number
    181555454286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,238 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,238 miles
    Test number
    575254589297
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail152,238 miles (+12,077)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,238 miles
    Test number
    970037407711
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,161 miles (+12,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,161 miles
    Test number
    340921557460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,897 miles (+10,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,897 miles
    Test number
    578723323161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,730 miles (+4,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    857718828031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,027 miles
    Test number
    100376208218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,027 miles (+6,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,027 miles
    Test number
    480792175230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass106,521 miles (+12,573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,521 miles
    Test number
    788002243420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,948 miles
    Test number
    933277245866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,948 miles (+14,343)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,948 miles
    Test number
    478657198489
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass79,605 miles (+9,841)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,605 miles
    Test number
    148238788317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,764 miles (+15,312)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    133553388054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,452 miles (+11,300)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    388941145126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  17. Pass43,152 miles (+8,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,152 miles
    Test number
    845415634114
    • NoteRear tyres cracking badly

  18. Fail35,121 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,121 miles
    Test number
    156051043151
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking badly

  19. Pass35,121 miles (+8,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,121 miles
    Test number
    666871043151
    • NoteRear tyres cracking badly

  20. Pass26,233 miles (+6,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,233 miles
    Test number
    685111432140
    • 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)

  21. Pass19,257 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,257 miles
    Test number
    529308911161
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on edges

Questions about LB08 DZW

Does LB08 DZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 DZW is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DZW?
The MOT on LB08 DZW is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 DZW done?
LB08 DZW was recorded at 163,446 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 9,328 miles a year.
Has LB08 DZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DZW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 DZW 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 DZW find?
LB08 DZW passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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