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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 NKUMOT history

LB08 NKU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
200,106 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 NKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 NKU was last recorded at 200,106 miles on 18 May 2026, 6,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,117 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,989 miles
Average per year
9,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,106 miles
  • 2025 – 193,117 miles
  • 2024 – 181,634 miles
  • 2023 – 171,103 miles
  • 2022 – 159,070 miles
  • 2021 – 149,675 miles
  • 2019 – 138,300 miles
  • 2018 – 120,954 miles
  • 2017 – 111,565 miles
  • 2016 – 102,210 miles
  • 2015 – 95,720 miles
  • 2014 – 89,267 miles
  • 2013 – 82,793 miles
  • 2012 – 72,296 miles
  • 2011 – 61,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,106 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    200,106 miles
    Test number
    237771951826
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail200,106 miles (+6,989)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,106 miles
    Test number
    671241950809
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,117 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    193,117 miles
    Test number
    434112458914
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail193,107 miles (+11,473)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,107 miles
    Test number
    413589622297
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass181,634 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    181,634 miles
    Test number
    126542725785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,632 miles (+10,529)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,632 miles
    Test number
    461747818802
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,103 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,103 miles
    Test number
    549748224375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail171,096 miles (+12,026)6 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,096 miles
    Test number
    492098523440
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass159,070 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,070 miles
    Test number
    214884597901
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail159,054 miles (+9,379)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,054 miles
    Test number
    852849787664
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass149,675 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,675 miles
    Test number
    854783341627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,653 miles (+11,353)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,653 miles
    Test number
    911814865621
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass138,300 miles (+17,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,300 miles
    Test number
    694525695007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  14. Pass120,954 miles (+9,389)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,954 miles
    Test number
    483558805558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp missing

  15. Pass111,565 miles (+9,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,565 miles
    Test number
    562337769578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass102,210 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,210 miles
    Test number
    697799508163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,720 miles (+6,453)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,720 miles
    Test number
    159106018863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

  18. Pass89,267 miles (+6,474)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,267 miles
    Test number
    277834494288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread 3mm

  19. Pass82,793 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    515745293252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,829 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    998284703222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,296 miles (+10,588)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,296 miles
    Test number
    987443612279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,708 miles
    Test number
    935020111240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,708 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,708 miles
    Test number
    818159601263
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly out of shape

Questions about LB08 NKU

Does LB08 NKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 NKU is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 NKU?
The MOT on LB08 NKU is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 NKU done?
LB08 NKU was recorded at 200,106 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 9,347 miles a year.
Has LB08 NKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 NKU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 NKU 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 NKU find?
LB08 NKU passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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