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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LB08 MMFMOT history

LB08 MMF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
166,825 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 MMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 MMF was last recorded at 166,825 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 9,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,090 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,735 miles
Average per year
9,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,825 miles
  • 2025 – 157,090 miles
  • 2024 – 143,698 miles
  • 2023 – 121,428 miles
  • 2022 – 114,030 miles
  • 2020 – 109,293 miles
  • 2019 – 102,062 miles
  • 2018 – 95,346 miles
  • 2016 – 88,993 miles
  • 2015 – 79,744 miles
  • 2014 – 68,364 miles
  • 2013 – 54,719 miles
  • 2012 – 42,920 miles
  • 2011 – 32,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,825 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust Noisey
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All vehicle wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail166,825 miles (+9,735)2 dangerous8 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,825 miles
    Test number
    960747333491
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Noisey
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

  2. Pass157,090 miles (+13,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,090 miles
    Test number
    148952492587
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All vehicle wheels

  3. Pass143,698 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,698 miles
    Test number
    422420450573
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All vehicle wheels

  4. Fail143,698 miles (+22,270)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,698 miles
    Test number
    490697806900
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All vehicle wheels

  5. Pass121,428 miles (+7,398)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,428 miles
    Test number
    189803457870
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels on vehicle

  6. Pass114,030 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,030 miles
    Test number
    722610875464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,293 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    210857306611
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail109,293 miles (+7,231)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    612731522265
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,062 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    292005627654
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail102,062 miles (+6,716)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    448127424518
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass95,346 miles (+6,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,346 miles
    Test number
    404043022313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass88,993 miles (+9,249)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    768485418490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,744 miles (+11,380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,744 miles
    Test number
    748941344271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,364 miles (+13,645)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    288689174249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,719 miles (+11,799)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,719 miles
    Test number
    915397373292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,920 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    439864582267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,211 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    425106922045
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass37,211 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    488146322004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,178 miles
    Test number
    877800461146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB08 MMF

Does LB08 MMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 MMF expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 MMF?
The MOT on LB08 MMF expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 MMF done?
LB08 MMF was recorded at 166,825 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 9,211 miles a year.
Has LB08 MMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 MMF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 MMF 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 MMF find?
LB08 MMF failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed, and 15 more.

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