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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 RCVMOT history

LB08 RCV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,408 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RCV was last recorded at 161,408 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 16,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,935 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,473 miles
Average per year
10,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,408 miles
  • 2024 – 144,935 miles
  • 2023 – 122,881 miles
  • 2022 – 105,552 miles
  • 2021 – 88,310 miles
  • 2020 – 76,298 miles
  • 2019 – 53,663 miles
  • 2018 – 40,012 miles
  • 2017 – 36,771 miles
  • 2016 – 34,957 miles
  • 2015 – 32,468 miles
  • 2014 – 30,328 miles
  • 2013 – 27,403 miles
  • 2012 – 25,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,408 miles
    Test number
    206418176081
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,408 miles (+16,473)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,408 miles
    Test number
    353779021193
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,935 miles
    Test number
    435140985094
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,935 miles (+22,054)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,935 miles
    Test number
    689392462476
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,881 miles (+17,329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,881 miles
    Test number
    761328597763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,552 miles
    Test number
    105214814592
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp is damaged

  7. Fail105,552 miles (+17,242)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,552 miles
    Test number
    761516682075
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp is damaged

  8. Pass88,310 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    836687840556
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail88,310 miles (+12,012)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    776775289879
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass76,298 miles (+22,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,298 miles
    Test number
    314008017783
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror unit insecure

  11. Pass53,663 miles (+13,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    367973868216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,012 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,012 miles
    Test number
    502508621113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,771 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,771 miles
    Test number
    285404670662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,690 miles (+1,733)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    115807237934
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass34,957 miles (+2,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,957 miles
    Test number
    447865344793
    • AdvisoryDrivers wiper blade has split ends

  16. Pass32,468 miles (+2,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,468 miles
    Test number
    279970405441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,328 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    645129244111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,403 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,403 miles
    Test number
    279111423154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,637 miles
    Test number
    836202052198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 RCV

Does LB08 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 RCV is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RCV?
The MOT on LB08 RCV is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 RCV done?
LB08 RCV was recorded at 161,408 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 10,018 miles a year.
Has LB08 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RCV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 RCV 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 RCV find?
LB08 RCV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes.

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