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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 EDOMOT history

LB08 EDO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,891 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 EDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 EDO was last recorded at 138,891 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 17,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,121 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,770 miles
Average per year
7,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,891 miles
  • 2024 – 121,121 miles
  • 2023 – 110,925 miles
  • 2022 – 106,320 miles
  • 2021 – 100,655 miles
  • 2020 – 92,903 miles
  • 2019 – 90,678 miles
  • 2018 – 79,352 miles
  • 2017 – 71,550 miles
  • 2016 – 65,996 miles
  • 2015 – 54,410 miles
  • 2014 – 46,575 miles
  • 2013 – 39,733 miles
  • 2012 – 34,229 miles
  • 2011 – 26,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,891 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,891 miles (+17,770)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,891 miles
    Test number
    168678148238
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    975326453921
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail121,121 miles (+10,196)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    333569847651
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass110,925 miles (+4,605)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,925 miles
    Test number
    534692776588
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,320 miles (+5,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    636816274351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,655 miles (+7,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    595246623127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,903 miles (+2,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,903 miles
    Test number
    229596927654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (OSF & NSF). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring wrong position or bad located.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn outer edge (195/65/15). (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,678 miles (+11,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    991310949236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    519450540069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,352 miles (+7,802)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    680269979619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass71,550 miles (+5,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,550 miles
    Test number
    697298176731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass65,996 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    157946524151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail65,996 miles (+11,586)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    528209892331
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass54,410 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    575755915234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  15. Fail54,410 miles (+7,835)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    326245215433
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  16. Pass46,575 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,575 miles
    Test number
    709386724257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,733 miles (+5,504)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,733 miles
    Test number
    188995403225
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads worn to legal limit

  18. Fail34,229 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,229 miles
    Test number
    618990312274
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass34,229 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,229 miles
    Test number
    889820112210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,284 miles
    Test number
    369051211484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 EDO

Does LB08 EDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 EDO is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 EDO?
The MOT on LB08 EDO is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 EDO done?
LB08 EDO was recorded at 138,891 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 7,672 miles a year.
Has LB08 EDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 EDO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 EDO 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 EDO find?
LB08 EDO passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front coil spring corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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