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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 JZGMOT history

LB08 JZG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,518 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 JZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 JZG was last recorded at 136,518 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,493 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
7,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,518 miles
  • 2025 – 131,228 miles
  • 2024 – 126,259 miles
  • 2023 – 121,392 miles
  • 2022 – 117,056 miles
  • 2021 – 103,136 miles
  • 2020 – 93,515 miles
  • 2019 – 84,455 miles
  • 2018 – 74,636 miles
  • 2017 – 66,179 miles
  • 2016 – 56,714 miles
  • 2015 – 43,069 miles
  • 2014 – 37,974 miles
  • 2013 – 34,579 miles
  • 2012 – 30,064 miles
  • 2011 – 23,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,518 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock bumpstops wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,518 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,518 miles
    Test number
    752271785745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock bumpstops worn

  2. Fail136,493 miles (+5,265)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,493 miles
    Test number
    115540352538
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock bumpstops worn

  3. Pass131,228 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,228 miles
    Test number
    475076550788
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock bump stops in poor condition

  4. Fail131,211 miles (+4,952)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,211 miles
    Test number
    884809018965
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shock bump stops in poor condition

  5. Pass126,259 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    348604436363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

  6. Fail126,243 miles (+4,851)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    424041428829
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

  7. Pass121,392 miles (+4,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,392 miles
    Test number
    468946684546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

  8. Pass117,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,056 miles
    Test number
    412438178257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail117,035 miles (+13,899)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,035 miles
    Test number
    625690379955
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,136 miles (+9,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,136 miles
    Test number
    398518674935
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake slightly binding

  11. Pass93,515 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    188449844033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,491 miles (+9,036)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,491 miles
    Test number
    872532409585
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass84,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,455 miles
    Test number
    557979442501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail84,445 miles (+9,809)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,445 miles
    Test number
    358992060448
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass74,636 miles (+8,457)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    549766837814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,179 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,179 miles
    Test number
    403263793164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,714 miles (+13,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    751678898483
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ex: flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth h/lamp aims reset

  18. Pass43,069 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    237916625186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,974 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,974 miles
    Test number
    998579924161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,579 miles (+4,515)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,579 miles
    Test number
    539582423124
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge

  21. Pass30,064 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,064 miles
    Test number
    955081232126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,461 miles
    Test number
    236319521114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 JZG

Does LB08 JZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 JZG is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 JZG?
The MOT on LB08 JZG is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 JZG done?
LB08 JZG was recorded at 136,518 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,612 miles a year.
Has LB08 JZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 JZG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 JZG 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 JZG find?
LB08 JZG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald; both rear shock bumpstops worn.

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