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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 HYXMOT history

LB08 HYX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,116 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HYX
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
5 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HYX was last recorded at 143,116 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,113 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,116 miles
  • 2025 – 137,884 miles
  • 2024 – 131,547 miles
  • 2023 – 121,631 miles
  • 2022 – 113,284 miles
  • 2021 – 104,765 miles
  • 2020 – 97,659 miles
  • 2019 – 90,746 miles
  • 2018 – 83,117 miles
  • 2017 – 75,973 miles
  • 2016 – 67,537 miles
  • 2015 – 61,219 miles
  • 2014 – 53,604 miles
  • 2013 – 40,149 miles
  • 2012 – 28,915 miles
  • 2011 – 17,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,116 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,116 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,116 miles
    Test number
    244365752596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail143,113 miles (+5,229)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,113 miles
    Test number
    413892433906
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass137,884 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,884 miles
    Test number
    381161239273
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail137,882 miles (+6,335)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,882 miles
    Test number
    232738541456
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass131,547 miles (+9,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,547 miles
    Test number
    630466555112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass121,631 miles (+8,347)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    278830189361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,284 miles (+8,519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,284 miles
    Test number
    417826461997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,765 miles (+7,106)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,765 miles
    Test number
    322423039147
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass97,659 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,659 miles
    Test number
    291004206738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,746 miles (+7,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    90,746 miles
    Test number
    977853541968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass83,117 miles (+7,144)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,117 miles
    Test number
    975251413285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,973 miles (+8,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    745301756578
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edge
  13. Pass67,537 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    836674983963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,219 miles
    Test number
    377336355103
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  15. Fail61,217 miles (+7,613)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,217 miles
    Test number
    296466455418
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  16. Pass53,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    346474854162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,604 miles (+13,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    499784554102
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass40,149 miles (+11,234)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    367066753162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,915 miles (+11,034)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,915 miles
    Test number
    537184942100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,881 miles
    Test number
    226526241152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HYX

Does LB08 HYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HYX is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HYX?
The MOT on LB08 HYX is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 HYX done?
LB08 HYX was recorded at 143,116 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,239 miles a year.
Has LB08 HYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HYX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 HYX 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 HYX find?
LB08 HYX passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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