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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 HDXMOT history

LB08 HDX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,911 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HDX was last recorded at 129,911 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 11,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,776 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,135 miles
Average per year
7,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,911 miles
  • 2024 – 118,776 miles
  • 2023 – 112,716 miles
  • 2022 – 111,217 miles
  • 2021 – 104,166 miles
  • 2020 – 97,848 miles
  • 2019 – 86,621 miles
  • 2018 – 81,637 miles
  • 2017 – 77,107 miles
  • 2016 – 71,369 miles
  • 2015 – 64,860 miles
  • 2014 – 55,370 miles
  • 2013 – 46,495 miles
  • 2012 – 36,294 miles
  • 2011 – 27,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,911 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,911 miles (+11,135)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    894726893066
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass118,776 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    274602033274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,716 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,716 miles
    Test number
    439829122446
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,716 miles (+1,499)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,716 miles
    Test number
    781085794913
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,217 miles (+7,051)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,217 miles
    Test number
    778432983137
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  6. Pass104,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    376605920134
    • 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))

  7. Fail104,166 miles (+6,318)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    474707660757
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

  8. Pass97,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,848 miles
    Test number
    836923717598
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At engine EGR aera (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail97,848 miles (+11,227)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,848 miles
    Test number
    738619356404
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At engine EGR aera (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass86,621 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,621 miles
    Test number
    194557180165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Valve Leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail86,621 miles (+4,984)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,621 miles
    Test number
    328143409516
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Valve Leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,637 miles (+4,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,637 miles
    Test number
    892727689190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking and close to legal limit

  13. Pass77,107 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,107 miles
    Test number
    734576559502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    753276582171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail71,369 miles (+6,509)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,369 miles
    Test number
    584197926702
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,860 miles (+9,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    819592935164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass55,370 miles (+8,875)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,370 miles
    Test number
    907135754177
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre but cords not expose.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass46,495 miles (+10,201)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    256008163108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,294 miles (+8,765)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,294 miles
    Test number
    496431982189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,529 miles
    Test number
    179234871196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HDX

Does LB08 HDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HDX is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HDX?
The MOT on LB08 HDX is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 HDX done?
LB08 HDX was recorded at 129,911 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 7,052 miles a year.
Has LB08 HDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HDX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 HDX 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 HDX find?
LB08 HDX passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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