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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 KPVMOT history

LB08 KPV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2021 and it has passed 10 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2021
Mileage
101,612 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2021
MOT tests
21
10 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 KPV
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
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 KPV was last recorded at 101,612 miles on 19 Oct 2021, 5,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,444 miles · 1 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
5,168 miles
Average per year
6,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 101,612 miles
  • 2020 – 96,444 miles
  • 2019 – 92,927 miles
  • 2018 – 87,201 miles
  • 2017 – 83,408 miles
  • 2016 – 81,563 miles
  • 2015 – 76,059 miles
  • 2014 – 62,062 miles
  • 2013 – 53,445 miles
  • 2012 – 41,642 miles
  • 2011 – 36,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,612 miles
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail101,612 miles (+5,168)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    403974426896
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass96,444 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    684291382692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,349 miles (+3,422)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    346711171487
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass92,927 miles (+1,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,927 miles
    Test number
    645659330931
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
  5. Fail91,915 miles (+4,714)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    974940271346
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
  6. Pass87,201 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,201 miles
    Test number
    405234683964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,177 miles (+3,769)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    416453905186
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass83,408 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,408 miles
    Test number
    264880485353
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  9. Fail83,349 miles (+1,786)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,349 miles
    Test number
    120905822986
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  10. Pass81,563 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    678168587075
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail81,536 miles (+5,477)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    624077649081
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass76,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,059 miles
    Test number
    116971005129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail76,059 miles (+13,997)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,059 miles
    Test number
    688931105148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass62,062 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    549470584037
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  15. Fail62,062 miles (+8,617)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    287679174054
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  16. Fail53,445 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    578250313165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass53,445 miles (+11,803)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    608150613110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    945568192175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,642 miles (+5,188)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    747973392144
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass36,454 miles (+10)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,454 miles
    Test number
    536282671253
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront seat belts have been overlappedin in claw
    • NoteRear discs starting to corode
  21. Fail36,444 miles6 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,444 miles
    Test number
    199602051294
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass missing
    • NoteNearside rear outer sidelight not working but inner sidelight still working
    • NoteOffside rear outer sidelight not working but inner sidelight still working
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about LB08 KPV

Does LB08 KPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 KPV expired on 31 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 KPV?
The MOT on LB08 KPV expired on 31 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 KPV done?
LB08 KPV was recorded at 101,612 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2021, an average of 6,445 miles a year.
Has LB08 KPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 KPV has failed 11 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 KPV 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 KPV find?
LB08 KPV failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2021 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front service brake excessively fluctuating; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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