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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 OXLMOT history

LB08 OXL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
128,556 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OXL was last recorded at 128,556 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 13,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,537 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,019 miles
Average per year
6,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,556 miles
  • 2024 – 115,537 miles
  • 2023 – 106,733 miles
  • 2022 – 97,596 miles
  • 2021 – 88,336 miles
  • 2020 – 86,676 miles
  • 2019 – 83,912 miles
  • 2018 – 78,007 miles
  • 2017 – 75,489 miles
  • 2016 – 72,471 miles
  • 2015 – 71,817 miles
  • 2014 – 71,368 miles
  • 2013 – 60,293 miles
  • 2011 – 36,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,556 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wing & drivers door damaged

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,556 miles (+13,019)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,556 miles
    Test number
    183810898891
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wing & drivers door damaged

  2. Pass115,537 miles (+8,804)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    424352716448
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass106,733 miles (+9,137)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,733 miles
    Test number
    293871999319
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass97,596 miles (+9,260)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    361508431979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,336 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    214148544883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,676 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    158381501284
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,676 miles (+2,764)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,676 miles
    Test number
    161268356918
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body cover loose & hanging down

  8. Pass83,912 miles (+5,905)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,912 miles
    Test number
    948387615038
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A less than 10 mm and out of zone A less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides reg lamp light reduced
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted

  9. Pass78,007 miles (+2,518)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    599244237128
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  10. Pass75,489 miles (+3,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    594388029998
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted and engine cover

  11. Pass72,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,471 miles
    Test number
    739596270512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail72,471 miles (+654)9 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,471 miles
    Test number
    984689567657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass71,817 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,817 miles
    Test number
    327805525124
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail71,817 miles (+449)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,817 miles
    Test number
    636318015162
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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

  15. Pass71,368 miles (+11,075)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,368 miles
    Test number
    568959164120
    • NoteFront discs slight corrosion
    • NoteFront tyres slight wear on edges

  16. Pass60,293 miles (+23,306)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    118361853497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,987 miles
    Test number
    549634641187
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB08 OXL

Does LB08 OXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 OXL is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OXL?
The MOT on LB08 OXL is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 OXL done?
LB08 OXL was recorded at 128,556 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,352 miles a year.
Has LB08 OXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OXL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 OXL 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 OXL find?
LB08 OXL passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front front wing & drivers door damaged.

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