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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 JAOMOT history

LB08 JAO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,976 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 JAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 JAO was last recorded at 89,976 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
87,165 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,811 miles
Average per year
3,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,976 miles
  • 2025 – 87,165 miles
  • 2024 – 85,353 miles
  • 2023 – 82,838 miles
  • 2022 – 80,522 miles
  • 2021 – 77,470 miles
  • 2020 – 75,809 miles
  • 2019 – 72,924 miles
  • 2018 – 68,343 miles
  • 2017 – 64,308 miles
  • 2016 – 60,397 miles
  • 2015 – 56,150 miles
  • 2014 – 50,827 miles
  • 2013 – 44,562 miles
  • 2012 – 40,040 miles
  • 2011 – 37,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,976 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,976 miles (+2,811)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,976 miles
    Test number
    700643550411
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass87,165 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    316520528185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,353 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,353 miles
    Test number
    459135610073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,838 miles (+2,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,838 miles
    Test number
    956734175087
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass80,522 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    145110252407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,470 miles (+1,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,470 miles
    Test number
    506363727588
    • 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. Pass75,809 miles (+2,885)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    921334993195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass72,924 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    404178741871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    714918690184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,343 miles (+4,035)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    726683659741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Undertray likely to become detached engine (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass64,308 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    857029111147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,397 miles (+4,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,397 miles
    Test number
    930674906439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass56,150 miles (+5,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,150 miles
    Test number
    797832385178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass50,827 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    676884384125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,562 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    519813203284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,040 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,040 miles
    Test number
    186330482182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,190 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    247008651423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

Questions about LB08 JAO

Does LB08 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 JAO is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 JAO?
The MOT on LB08 JAO is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 JAO done?
LB08 JAO was recorded at 89,976 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,504 miles a year.
Has LB08 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 JAO has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LB08 JAO 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 JAO find?
LB08 JAO passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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