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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 RDUMOT history

LB08 RDU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,089 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RDU was last recorded at 72,089 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 7,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,596 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,493 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,089 miles
  • 2025 – 64,596 miles
  • 2024 – 55,323 miles
  • 2023 – 46,020 miles
  • 2022 – 39,674 miles
  • 2021 – 35,255 miles
  • 2020 – 30,666 miles
  • 2019 – 26,011 miles
  • 2018 – 21,340 miles
  • 2017 – 21,005 miles
  • 2016 – 19,517 miles
  • 2015 – 17,701 miles
  • 2014 – 15,202 miles
  • 2013 – 13,017 miles
  • 2012 – 10,956 miles
  • 2011 – 9,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 2mm wear inner shoulder 195 65 15 91 h

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area steering rack is covered in oil also

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    164226883028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail72,088 miles (+7,492)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    788577039145
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    939282618257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear inner shoulder 195 65 15 91 h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area steering rack is covered in oil also (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail64,596 miles (+9,273)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    605416541844
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure is not located at the top correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear inner shoulder 195 65 15 91 h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area steering rack is covered in oil also (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,323 miles
    Test number
    186856986357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail55,322 miles (+9,302)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    437655055149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,020 miles (+6,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,020 miles
    Test number
    459292012512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass39,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,674 miles
    Test number
    747953082957
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail39,674 miles (+4,419)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,674 miles
    Test number
    492746375542
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass35,255 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    35,255 miles
    Test number
    368734263011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,666 miles (+4,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,666 miles
    Test number
    201014609670
    • 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))

  12. Pass26,011 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    906354003132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,340 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    21,340 miles
    Test number
    965331192612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,005 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,005 miles
    Test number
    759646572306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,517 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    282726238860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,701 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,701 miles
    Test number
    427736545117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,202 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,202 miles
    Test number
    825902744117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,017 miles (+2,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,017 miles
    Test number
    765819143154
    • NoteWipers smeary but still clearing screen

  19. Pass10,956 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,956 miles
    Test number
    445336542194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    9,270 miles
    Test number
    476912151161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 RDU

Does LB08 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 RDU is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RDU?
The MOT on LB08 RDU is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 RDU done?
LB08 RDU was recorded at 72,089 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has LB08 RDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RDU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 RDU 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 RDU find?
LB08 RDU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit.

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