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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 OJVMOT history

LB08 OJV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,723 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OJV was last recorded at 104,723 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,290 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
5,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,723 miles
  • 2025 – 103,290 miles
  • 2024 – 99,867 miles
  • 2023 – 97,409 miles
  • 2022 – 94,849 miles
  • 2021 – 91,219 miles
  • 2020 – 87,814 miles
  • 2019 – 82,526 miles
  • 2018 – 75,743 miles
  • 2017 – 70,435 miles
  • 2016 – 63,062 miles
  • 2015 – 54,115 miles
  • 2014 – 45,177 miles
  • 2013 – 35,366 miles
  • 2012 – 25,072 miles
  • 2011 – 17,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,723 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,723 miles (+1,433)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,723 miles
    Test number
    624608918123
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass103,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,290 miles
    Test number
    303003712487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,287 miles (+3,420)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,287 miles
    Test number
    747294623749
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass99,867 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    215740504307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,409 miles
    Test number
    577605192220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail97,379 miles (+2,530)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,379 miles
    Test number
    517192819621
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass94,849 miles (+3,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    101944768323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,219 miles (+3,405)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    784488141137
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass87,814 miles (+5,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,814 miles
    Test number
    106751062523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,526 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    871303945611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail82,484 miles (+6,741)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,484 miles
    Test number
    840853720496
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,743 miles (+5,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,743 miles
    Test number
    222127838656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,435 miles (+7,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,435 miles
    Test number
    790078323517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass63,062 miles (+8,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    574686607733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,115 miles (+8,938)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    719657595057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass45,177 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,177 miles
    Test number
    245151304148
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail45,177 miles (+9,811)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,177 miles
    Test number
    755391804121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass35,366 miles (+10,294)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,366 miles
    Test number
    776112923110
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass25,072 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,072 miles
    Test number
    226208812436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,047 miles (+7,529)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,047 miles
    Test number
    187207112140
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass17,518 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,518 miles
    Test number
    147030331190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and slight damage to outer sidewall

Questions about LB08 OJV

Does LB08 OJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 OJV is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OJV?
The MOT on LB08 OJV is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 OJV done?
LB08 OJV was recorded at 104,723 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,854 miles a year.
Has LB08 OJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OJV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 OJV 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 OJV find?
LB08 OJV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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