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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 RCUMOT history

LB08 RCU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 197,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
197,126 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RCU was last recorded at 197,126 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
194,784 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,342 miles
Average per year
11,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,126 miles
  • 2025 – 194,784 miles
  • 2024 – 191,655 miles
  • 2023 – 175,949 miles
  • 2022 – 159,682 miles
  • 2021 – 144,597 miles
  • 2020 – 132,856 miles
  • 2019 – 117,384 miles
  • 2018 – 101,316 miles
  • 2017 – 93,801 miles
  • 2016 – 80,481 miles
  • 2015 – 64,693 miles
  • 2014 – 50,473 miles
  • 2013 – 36,478 miles
  • 2011 – 28,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,126 miles (+2,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    197,126 miles
    Test number
    983879667162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,784 miles (+3,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    194,784 miles
    Test number
    430200229198
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass191,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    191,655 miles
    Test number
    916824949624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail191,655 miles (+15,706)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,655 miles
    Test number
    269852013936
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass175,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    175,949 miles
    Test number
    930721764058
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  6. Fail175,949 miles (+16,267)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,949 miles
    Test number
    547139897427
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  7. Pass159,682 miles (+15,085)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    159,682 miles
    Test number
    199571597414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,597 miles (+11,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,597 miles
    Test number
    824713591202
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,856 miles (+15,472)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,856 miles
    Test number
    195489414795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,384 miles
    Test number
    221211130070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,384 miles (+16,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,384 miles
    Test number
    235873761631
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass101,316 miles (+7,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,316 miles
    Test number
    536396320924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass93,801 miles (+13,320)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,801 miles
    Test number
    398234251133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,481 miles
    Test number
    290884540815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail80,481 miles (+15,788)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,481 miles
    Test number
    495810028955
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15T (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,693 miles (+14,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,693 miles
    Test number
    736935505247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,473 miles (+13,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,473 miles
    Test number
    797913904290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,478 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    148891013227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,427 miles
    Test number
    547037461159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 RCU

Does LB08 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 RCU is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RCU?
The MOT on LB08 RCU is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 RCU done?
LB08 RCU was recorded at 197,126 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 11,285 miles a year.
Has LB08 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RCU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 RCU 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 RCU find?
LB08 RCU passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s.

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