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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 LPFMOT history

LB08 LPF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,043 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LPF was last recorded at 79,043 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,534 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,509 miles
Average per year
4,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,043 miles
  • 2024 – 77,534 miles
  • 2023 – 76,443 miles
  • 2022 – 75,339 miles
  • 2021 – 74,151 miles
  • 2020 – 72,682 miles
  • 2019 – 71,103 miles
  • 2018 – 66,229 miles
  • 2017 – 61,390 miles
  • 2016 – 54,895 miles
  • 2015 – 42,933 miles
  • 2014 – 28,512 miles
  • 2013 – 18,310 miles
  • 2012 – 14,179 miles
  • 2011 – 9,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,043 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front disc scored / front pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight leak from oil cooler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON THE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,043 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,043 miles
    Test number
    591480661806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,534 miles (+1,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    300237557426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass76,443 miles (+1,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,443 miles
    Test number
    722970311152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished to edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front rubber bushes softened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,339 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,339 miles
    Test number
    289437261765
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail75,337 miles (+3)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    200563974413
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail75,334 miles (+1,183)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    754560586385
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exc. leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre rear box holed to excess (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass74,151 miles (+1,469)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    303049878169
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,682 miles
    Test number
    868121610157
    • AdvisoryFront disc scored / front pads low
    • AdvisorySlight leak from oil cooler

  9. Fail72,682 miles (+1,579)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,682 miles
    Test number
    950003559813
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront disc scored / front pads low
    • AdvisorySlight leak from oil cooler

  10. Pass71,103 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    763697926869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak pipe/hode joint
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail71,103 miles (+4,874)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    437839913467
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak pipe/hode joint
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,229 miles (+4,839)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    906702034625
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,390 miles (+6,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,390 miles
    Test number
    288783473956
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass54,895 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,895 miles
    Test number
    171739851332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON THE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail54,895 miles (+11,962)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,895 miles
    Test number
    779896569855
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON THE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass42,933 miles (+14,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,933 miles
    Test number
    729639985161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass28,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,512 miles
    Test number
    379942694108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,512 miles (+10,202)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,512 miles
    Test number
    297071294199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass18,310 miles (+4,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,310 miles
    Test number
    425091913242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass14,179 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,179 miles
    Test number
    289998482180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,582 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    9,582 miles
    Test number
    696448361113
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

Questions about LB08 LPF

Does LB08 LPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LPF is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LPF?
The MOT on LB08 LPF is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LPF done?
LB08 LPF was recorded at 79,043 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,789 miles a year.
Has LB08 LPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LPF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 LPF 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 LPF find?
LB08 LPF passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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