Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LB08 NKAMOT history
LB08 NKA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 192,134 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 NKA
- 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
- 4 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 NKA was last recorded at 192,134 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,536 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,598 miles
- Average per year
- 9,720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,134 miles
- 2025 – 186,536 miles
- 2024 – 180,492 miles
- 2023 – 170,420 miles
- 2022 – 164,466 miles
- 2021 – 158,485 miles
- 2020 – 153,984 miles
- 2019 – 144,142 miles
- 2018 – 137,395 miles
- 2017 – 125,288 miles
- 2016 – 112,884 miles
- 2015 – 102,363 miles
- 2014 – 87,046 miles
- 2013 – 71,584 miles
- 2012 – 60,416 miles
- 2011 – 44,409 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,134 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer cill is corroded / damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Slight damage to offside outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nail in n/s front tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,134 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 192,134 miles
- Test number
- 957063033510
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer cill is corroded / damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail192,134 miles (+5,598)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,134 miles
- Test number
- 397180389253
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer cill is corroded / damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass186,536 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 186,536 miles
- Test number
- 347458100879
- AdvisorySlight damage to offside outer sill
Fail186,533 miles (+6,041)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,533 miles
- Test number
- 724182755212
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight damage to offside outer sill
Pass180,492 miles (+10,072)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 180,492 miles
- Test number
- 389953919101
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,420 miles (+5,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 170,420 miles
- Test number
- 295391692848
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass164,466 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 164,466 miles
- Test number
- 917733170941
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18w (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail164,466 miles (+5,981)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,466 miles
- Test number
- 561925537948
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18w (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,485 miles (+4,501)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 158,485 miles
- Test number
- 642827707047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,984 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 153,984 miles
- Test number
- 482414913882
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail153,982 miles (+9,840)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,982 miles
- Test number
- 773999474805
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,142 miles (+6,747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 144,142 miles
- Test number
- 401059507960
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre starting to crack in tread
Pass137,395 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 137,395 miles
- Test number
- 763055857248
- AdvisoryNail in n/s front tyre
Fail137,387 miles (+12,099)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,387 miles
- Test number
- 835830728471
- FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNail in n/s front tyre
Pass125,288 miles (+12,404)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 125,288 miles
- Test number
- 678847782173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,884 miles (+10,521)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 112,884 miles
- Test number
- 732887217157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,363 miles (+15,317)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 102,363 miles
- Test number
- 776546635186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,046 miles (+15,462)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 87,046 miles
- Test number
- 108339634177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,584 miles (+11,168)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,584 miles
- Test number
- 216354423482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,416 miles (+16,007)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 60,416 miles
- Test number
- 637577732137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,409 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 44,409 miles
- Test number
- 526482581140
- NoteADVISE N/S REAR TYRE NAILED AND WORN INNER EDGE
Questions about LB08 NKA
- Does LB08 NKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 NKA is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 NKA?
- The MOT on LB08 NKA is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 NKA done?
- LB08 NKA was recorded at 192,134 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 9,720 miles a year.
- Has LB08 NKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 NKA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 NKA 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 NKA find?
- LB08 NKA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on braking faces; front coil spring corroded both are heavily corroded; offside front outer cill is corroded / damaged, and 2 more.
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