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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 HFCMOT history

LB08 HFC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,858 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HFC was last recorded at 104,858 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 8,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,053 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,805 miles
Average per year
4,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,858 miles
  • 2025 – 96,053 miles
  • 2024 – 89,707 miles
  • 2023 – 86,671 miles
  • 2022 – 82,913 miles
  • 2021 – 78,311 miles
  • 2020 – 74,031 miles
  • 2019 – 64,982 miles
  • 2018 – 62,190 miles
  • 2017 – 59,613 miles
  • 2016 – 57,767 miles
  • 2015 – 54,168 miles
  • 2014 – 49,652 miles
  • 2013 – 46,081 miles
  • 2012 – 42,904 miles
  • 2011 – 29,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,858 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,858 miles
    Test number
    555708633518
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail104,855 miles (+8,802)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,855 miles
    Test number
    210825746759
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass96,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,053 miles
    Test number
    129047479265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,053 miles (+6,346)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,053 miles
    Test number
    780398376645
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    892559292247
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail89,707 miles (+3,036)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    983830880973
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,671 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,671 miles
    Test number
    135748209094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,913 miles (+4,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,913 miles
    Test number
    569961107581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    832539946212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,307 miles (+4,276)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,307 miles
    Test number
    189014432152
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass74,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,031 miles
    Test number
    570479400475
    • 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))

  12. Fail74,031 miles (+9,049)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,031 miles
    Test number
    999726126090
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  13. Pass64,982 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    457415254689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,190 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,190 miles
    Test number
    218734663622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,613 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,613 miles
    Test number
    263089313106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,767 miles (+3,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    550540550506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight damage not to cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewalls perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn heavy inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

  17. Pass54,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,168 miles
    Test number
    858451005257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,151 miles (+4,499)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,151 miles
    Test number
    986861805274
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass49,652 miles (+3,571)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,652 miles
    Test number
    959247494164
    • NoteSmall cut in near side front tyre outer wall.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass46,081 miles (+3,177)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    387253603449
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracking
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall (no cords expossed)

  21. Pass42,904 miles (+12,999)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,904 miles
    Test number
    818836302276
    • 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)
    • NoteMarks on rear bumper.
    • NoteN/s/f wheel is scuffed.

  22. Pass29,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    739662781184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HFC

Does LB08 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HFC is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HFC?
The MOT on LB08 HFC is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 HFC done?
LB08 HFC was recorded at 104,858 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,917 miles a year.
Has LB08 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HFC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 HFC 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 HFC find?
LB08 HFC passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both front.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front., and 2 more.

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