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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 RBZMOT history

LB08 RBZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2026
Mileage
178,252 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RBZ
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
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RBZ was last recorded at 178,252 miles on 2 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,252 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,252 miles
  • 2024 – 178,252 miles
  • 2023 – 157,009 miles
  • 2022 – 146,083 miles
  • 2021 – 137,750 miles
  • 2020 – 130,821 miles
  • 2019 – 123,642 miles
  • 2018 – 115,578 miles
  • 2017 – 109,215 miles
  • 2016 – 103,602 miles
  • 2015 – 92,809 miles
  • 2014 – 84,419 miles
  • 2013 – 76,261 miles
  • 2012 – 67,755 miles
  • 2011 – 54,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,252 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,252 miles
    Test number
    749043236532
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail178,252 miles (+21,243)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,252 miles
    Test number
    408650827488
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass157,009 miles5 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,009 miles
    Test number
    332007169612
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail157,009 miles (+10,926)1 repaired5 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,009 miles
    Test number
    302712368891
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass146,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,083 miles
    Test number
    498252772107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,083 miles (+8,333)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,083 miles
    Test number
    570619137654
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside front tyre is different size (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass137,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,750 miles
    Test number
    502263306508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,750 miles (+6,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,750 miles
    Test number
    952823294004
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass130,821 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,821 miles
    Test number
    653083814198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,642 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,642 miles
    Test number
    726860797837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,641 miles (+8,063)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    244599932698
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass115,578 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,578 miles
    Test number
    644846558444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,215 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,215 miles
    Test number
    143626922072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,602 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,602 miles
    Test number
    470214091248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    994921758660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,675 miles (+7,866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    216932869949
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass92,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    938904495117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,809 miles (+8,390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    208234895162
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
  19. Pass84,419 miles (+8,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,419 miles
    Test number
    906438684143
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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)
  20. Pass76,261 miles (+8,506)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,261 miles
    Test number
    395269693129
    • NoteN/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges
  21. Pass67,755 miles (+13,691)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    227298982445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,064 miles
    Test number
    659162891159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 RBZ

Does LB08 RBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 RBZ expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RBZ?
The MOT on LB08 RBZ expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 RBZ done?
LB08 RBZ was recorded at 178,252 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2025, an average of 9,212 miles a year.
Has LB08 RBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RBZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 RBZ 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 RBZ find?
LB08 RBZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn close to excess; oil leak, but not excessive.

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