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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 KGPMOT history

LB08 KGP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
153,021 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 KGP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 KGP was last recorded at 153,021 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,906 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,115 miles
Average per year
4,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,021 miles
  • 2025 – 149,906 miles
  • 2024 – 149,045 miles
  • 2023 – 142,914 miles
  • 2022 – 138,808 miles
  • 2021 – 130,721 miles
  • 2020 – 126,296 miles
  • 2018 – 121,162 miles
  • 2017 – 115,790 miles
  • 2016 – 111,626 miles
  • 2015 – 106,468 miles
  • 2014 – 100,265 miles
  • 2013 – 93,504 miles
  • 2012 – 85,499 miles
  • 2011 – 76,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,021 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail153,021 miles (+3,115)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,021 miles
    Test number
    642283109971
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass149,906 miles (+861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,906 miles
    Test number
    126977218096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,045 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,045 miles
    Test number
    299023547780
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps dark

  4. Fail149,045 miles (+6,131)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,045 miles
    Test number
    358803965540
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps dark

  5. Pass142,914 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,914 miles
    Test number
    447958195268
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID of tread on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID of tread on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Tinted both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail142,914 miles (+4,106)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,914 miles
    Test number
    996533930245
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID of tread on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID of tread on inner edge , Tread depth at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Tinted both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass138,808 miles (+8,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,808 miles
    Test number
    671972470692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,721 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,721 miles
    Test number
    262832040748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,296 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,296 miles
    Test number
    274832730024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,162 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,162 miles
    Test number
    193369714050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,790 miles
    Test number
    268414418804
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads wiring damaged

  12. Fail115,790 miles (+4,164)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,790 miles
    Test number
    649139458663
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pads wiring damaged

  13. Pass111,626 miles (+5,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,626 miles
    Test number
    313177149745
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has superficial damage to the outer sidewall

  14. Pass106,468 miles (+6,203)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,468 miles
    Test number
    889039135192
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has superficial damage to the outer sidewall

  15. Pass100,265 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    588099044193
    • NoteN/s rear tyre side wall damaged

  16. Fail100,265 miles (+6,761)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    496534544194
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre side wall damaged

  17. Pass93,504 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,504 miles
    Test number
    698482843154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,499 miles (+8,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,499 miles
    Test number
    548232642187
    • NoteFront wipers have small splits in ends of blades

  19. Pass76,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,616 miles
    Test number
    406260541156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 KGP

Does LB08 KGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 KGP expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 KGP?
The MOT on LB08 KGP expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 KGP done?
LB08 KGP was recorded at 153,021 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
Has LB08 KGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 KGP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 KGP 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 KGP find?
LB08 KGP failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside side repeater not working, and 1 more.

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