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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 HCFMOT history

LB08 HCF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 63,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,944 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HCF
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
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HCF was last recorded at 63,944 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,707 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,237 miles
Average per year
3,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,944 miles
  • 2025 – 59,707 miles
  • 2024 – 57,047 miles
  • 2023 – 54,938 miles
  • 2022 – 52,364 miles
  • 2020 – 48,752 miles
  • 2019 – 46,351 miles
  • 2018 – 44,397 miles
  • 2017 – 40,734 miles
  • 2016 – 38,635 miles
  • 2015 – 36,977 miles
  • 2014 – 33,261 miles
  • 2013 – 27,114 miles
  • 2012 – 21,420 miles
  • 2011 – 15,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,944 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,944 miles (+4,237)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    336855768580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass59,707 miles (+2,660)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,707 miles
    Test number
    847471156531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass57,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    880141963163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail57,047 miles (+2,109)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    662634181553
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass54,938 miles (+2,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,938 miles
    Test number
    798753650691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass52,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,364 miles
    Test number
    133665114756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail52,364 miles (+3,612)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,364 miles
    Test number
    220012409666
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass48,752 miles (+2,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,752 miles
    Test number
    906678180131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass46,351 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,351 miles
    Test number
    212151839903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass44,397 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    823373647432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    886263861084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,734 miles (+2,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    461873693207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass38,635 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,635 miles
    Test number
    181811715113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,977 miles (+3,716)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    735553135188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass33,261 miles (+6,147)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,261 miles
    Test number
    317179424190
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has excessive seperation in the tread but not yet exposing chords
    • NoteOffside front tyre has excessive seperation in the tread but not yet exposing chords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has excessive seperation in the tread but not yet exposing chords

  16. Pass27,114 miles (+5,694)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,114 miles
    Test number
    366837223194
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking all over. can not see cords

  17. Pass21,420 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,420 miles
    Test number
    276873842111
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Fail21,419 miles (+5,745)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,419 miles
    Test number
    399562842167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Pass15,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,674 miles
    Test number
    285295041154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HCF

Does LB08 HCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HCF is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HCF?
The MOT on LB08 HCF is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 HCF done?
LB08 HCF was recorded at 63,944 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,276 miles a year.
Has LB08 HCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HCF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 HCF 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 HCF find?
LB08 HCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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