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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 RDZMOT history

LB08 RDZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,847 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RDZ was last recorded at 144,847 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,513 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
7,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,847 miles
  • 2025 – 144,513 miles
  • 2024 – 125,395 miles
  • 2023 – 110,092 miles
  • 2022 – 106,432 miles
  • 2021 – 100,258 miles
  • 2020 – 93,093 miles
  • 2019 – 85,751 miles
  • 2018 – 79,051 miles
  • 2017 – 73,412 miles
  • 2016 – 67,150 miles
  • 2015 – 60,960 miles
  • 2014 – 52,146 miles
  • 2013 – 44,083 miles
  • 2012 – 35,482 miles
  • 2011 – 28,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,847 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,847 miles (+334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,847 miles
    Test number
    722697132416
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  2. Fail144,513 miles (+19,118)5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,513 miles
    Test number
    632874561222
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux tensioner wheel missing
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded and split

  3. Pass125,395 miles (+15,303)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,395 miles
    Test number
    740708108023
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass110,092 miles (+3,660)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,092 miles
    Test number
    462684262365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass106,432 miles (+6,174)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    653413281379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,258 miles (+7,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,258 miles
    Test number
    687632677246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,093 miles (+7,342)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,093 miles
    Test number
    348186088305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak exhaust front flexi section

  8. Pass85,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    101130207261
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail85,751 miles (+6,700)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    540235757880
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass79,051 miles (+1,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    520311424545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint broken

  11. Pass77,488 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    743459434014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,412 miles (+6,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    855003811647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi broken

  13. Pass67,150 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    537810329424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,960 miles (+8,814)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,960 miles
    Test number
    202007794074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,146 miles (+8,063)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    396025814134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass44,083 miles (+8,601)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,083 miles
    Test number
    789170043131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,482 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,482 miles
    Test number
    257343052449
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  18. Pass35,482 miles (+6,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,482 miles
    Test number
    279083252112
    • 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)

  19. Pass28,527 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    337261431192
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inned edge

Questions about LB08 RDZ

Does LB08 RDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 RDZ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RDZ?
The MOT on LB08 RDZ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 RDZ done?
LB08 RDZ was recorded at 144,847 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,819 miles a year.
Has LB08 RDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RDZ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 RDZ 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 RDZ find?
LB08 RDZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; slight underbody corrosion.

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