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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 HCNMOT history

LB08 HCN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,067 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HCN
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
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HCN was last recorded at 128,067 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,067 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,067 miles
  • 2025 – 126,241 miles
  • 2024 – 125,091 miles
  • 2023 – 117,423 miles
  • 2022 – 111,687 miles
  • 2021 – 108,519 miles
  • 2020 – 106,463 miles
  • 2019 – 99,188 miles
  • 2018 – 92,091 miles
  • 2017 – 83,587 miles
  • 2016 – 75,473 miles
  • 2015 – 67,576 miles
  • 2014 – 57,541 miles
  • 2013 – 45,321 miles
  • 2012 – 34,641 miles
  • 2011 – 20,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,067 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,067 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,067 miles
    Test number
    719513113795
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail128,067 miles (+1,826)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,067 miles
    Test number
    270860820898
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leak/coolant empty (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,241 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,241 miles
    Test number
    807893912629
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail126,240 miles (+1,149)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,240 miles
    Test number
    982428587674
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed car over heating ( coolant low ) (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear Reverse light staying on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,091 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,091 miles
    Test number
    179714469141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,090 miles (+7,667)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,090 miles
    Test number
    537854797702
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,423 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    580260753455
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,422 miles (+5,735)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    291291043430
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    465654566322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail111,683 miles (+3,164)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,683 miles
    Test number
    723861851452
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass108,519 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,519 miles
    Test number
    532147765176
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail108,517 miles (+2,054)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,517 miles
    Test number
    923767324836
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass106,463 miles (+7,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,463 miles
    Test number
    569403978795
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked split and perished 195-65-15 Goodyear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Replace asap (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily split cracked and perished 195-65-15 Bridgestone

  14. Pass99,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,188 miles
    Test number
    961888930624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail99,186 miles (+7,095)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    517129505713
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass92,091 miles (+8,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    631957059584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass83,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    861975063533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail83,587 miles (+8,114)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    454533308997
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass75,473 miles (+7,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    703915107409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  20. Pass67,576 miles (+10,035)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,576 miles
    Test number
    785440225155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass57,541 miles (+12,220)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,541 miles
    Test number
    278223324463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass45,321 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    139281333191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,641 miles (+14,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,641 miles
    Test number
    275649532193
    • NoteUndertrays fitted longitudinal/sill area both sides

  24. Pass20,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,159 miles
    Test number
    186449631147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HCN

Does LB08 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HCN is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HCN?
The MOT on LB08 HCN is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 HCN done?
LB08 HCN was recorded at 128,067 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 7,113 miles a year.
Has LB08 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HCN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 HCN 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 HCN find?
LB08 HCN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 3 more.

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