Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LB08 NHXMOT history
LB08 NHX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 159,576 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 NHX
- 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
- 7 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 NHX was last recorded at 159,576 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 8,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,409 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,167 miles
- Average per year
- 6,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,576 miles
- 2025 – 151,409 miles
- 2024 – 144,388 miles
- 2023 – 135,729 miles
- 2021 – 126,977 miles
- 2020 – 121,054 miles
- 2019 – 111,122 miles
- 2018 – 103,343 miles
- 2017 – 97,686 miles
- 2016 – 92,807 miles
- 2015 – 87,924 miles
- 2014 – 84,911 miles
- 2013 – 81,204 miles
- 2012 – 75,034 miles
- 2011 – 69,891 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,576 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,576 miles (+8,167)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 159,576 miles
- Test number
- 697224650878
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,409 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 151,409 miles
- Test number
- 645474367374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail151,388 miles (+7,000)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,388 miles
- Test number
- 792852725351
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,388 miles (+8,659)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 144,388 miles
- Test number
- 905361197126
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,729 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 135,729 miles
- Test number
- 370817225117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,705 miles (+8,728)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,705 miles
- Test number
- 712634262272
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass126,977 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 126,977 miles
- Test number
- 870787266151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail126,955 miles (+5,901)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,955 miles
- Test number
- 668996133052
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass121,054 miles (+9,932)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 121,054 miles
- Test number
- 117848260847
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,122 miles (+7,779)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 111,122 miles
- Test number
- 325347256535
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass103,343 miles (+5,657)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 103,343 miles
- Test number
- 156917891520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,686 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,686 miles
- Test number
- 399779364126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,674 miles (+4,867)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,674 miles
- Test number
- 893136115434
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass92,807 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 92,807 miles
- Test number
- 443482970762
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres outer walls perishing
- AdvisoryNo acceleration detected
Fail92,807 miles (+4,883)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,807 miles
- Test number
- 601153727693
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres outer walls perishing
- AdvisoryNo acceleration detected
Pass87,924 miles (+3,013)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 87,924 miles
- Test number
- 867151185110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,911 miles (+3,707)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 84,911 miles
- Test number
- 386662984127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 81,204 miles
- Test number
- 148353883177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,204 miles (+6,170)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,204 miles
- Test number
- 605463383185
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,034 miles (+5,143)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,034 miles
- Test number
- 268146782152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 69,891 miles
- Test number
- 257514691464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 NHX
- Does LB08 NHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 NHX is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 NHX?
- The MOT on LB08 NHX is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 NHX done?
- LB08 NHX was recorded at 159,576 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,131 miles a year.
- Has LB08 NHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 NHX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 NHX 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 NHX find?
- LB08 NHX passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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