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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 JBEMOT history

LB08 JBE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 191,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
191,498 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 JBE
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
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 JBE was last recorded at 191,498 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 12,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,250 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
12,248 miles
Average per year
10,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,498 miles
  • 2023 – 179,250 miles
  • 2022 – 170,931 miles
  • 2021 – 163,465 miles
  • 2019 – 158,360 miles
  • 2018 – 141,832 miles
  • 2017 – 116,587 miles
  • 2016 – 100,569 miles
  • 2015 – 86,882 miles
  • 2014 – 76,678 miles
  • 2013 – 68,868 miles
  • 2012 – 61,628 miles
  • 2011 – 51,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryChip in screen

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,498 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    191,498 miles
    Test number
    923115841929
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  2. Fail191,491 miles (+12,241)1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,491 miles
    Test number
    605029488459
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  3. Pass179,250 miles (+8,319)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,250 miles
    Test number
    523859847773
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  4. Pass170,931 miles (+7,466)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,931 miles
    Test number
    377532121375
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass163,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    163,465 miles
    Test number
    106842235296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail163,465 miles (+5,105)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,465 miles
    Test number
    540648339565
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass158,360 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    158,360 miles
    Test number
    676880392935
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail158,360 miles (+16,528)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,360 miles
    Test number
    616126104694
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,832 miles
    Test number
    633117347597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail141,832 miles (+25,245)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,832 miles
    Test number
    390749213044
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass116,587 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    957957278777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  12. Fail116,587 miles (+16,018)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    299988300521
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass100,569 miles (+13,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,569 miles
    Test number
    596788537855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,882 miles
    Test number
    197293715277
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail86,882 miles (+10,204)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,882 miles
    Test number
    337553715421
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,678 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    567694774133
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked and perished

  17. Fail76,678 miles (+7,810)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    605104474137
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked and perished

  18. Fail68,868 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    219849373105
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass68,868 miles (+7,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    499849573123
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass61,628 miles (+9,803)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,628 miles
    Test number
    906431992119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,825 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    888842051185
    • NoteCut in tread in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Questions about LB08 JBE

Does LB08 JBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 JBE expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 JBE?
The MOT on LB08 JBE expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 JBE done?
LB08 JBE was recorded at 191,498 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 10,915 miles a year.
Has LB08 JBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 JBE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 JBE 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 JBE find?
LB08 JBE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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