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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 RFKMOT history

LB08 RFK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,959 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RFK
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
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RFK was last recorded at 105,959 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,959 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,959 miles
  • 2024 – 103,998 miles
  • 2023 – 100,418 miles
  • 2022 – 94,815 miles
  • 2021 – 88,822 miles
  • 2020 – 83,900 miles
  • 2019 – 79,862 miles
  • 2018 – 75,202 miles
  • 2017 – 64,651 miles
  • 2016 – 56,713 miles
  • 2015 – 49,826 miles
  • 2014 – 43,464 miles
  • 2013 – 37,133 miles
  • 2012 – 31,255 miles
  • 2011 – 23,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,959 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Wearing On Inner Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,959 miles
    Test number
    174805101102
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail105,959 miles (+1,961)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,959 miles
    Test number
    874962731269
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    905309463069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,998 miles (+3,580)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    224099185822
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,418 miles
    Test number
    216090836380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,417 miles (+5,602)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    765170789909
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass94,815 miles (+5,993)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    678691367014
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass88,822 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,822 miles
    Test number
    714830248229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,900 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    991686012811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,862 miles (+4,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,862 miles
    Test number
    168502359216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak exhaust front system

  11. Pass75,202 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    937812813679
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail75,199 miles (+10,548)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,199 miles
    Test number
    209139860064
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    301397931350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,651 miles (+7,938)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    453697737739
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass56,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,713 miles
    Test number
    625876889850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,713 miles (+6,887)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,713 miles
    Test number
    467286855874
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass49,826 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,826 miles
    Test number
    815048400569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,464 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,464 miles
    Test number
    949546934304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,133 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    495263043385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,255 miles (+7,284)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,255 miles
    Test number
    649147212309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,971 miles
    Test number
    258650121309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,971 miles (+1,902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,971 miles
    Test number
    437560121360
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Fail22,069 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    208461761081
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass22,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    636071061095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 RFK

Does LB08 RFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 RFK is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RFK?
The MOT on LB08 RFK is valid until 8 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 RFK done?
LB08 RFK was recorded at 105,959 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,705 miles a year.
Has LB08 RFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RFK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 RFK 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 RFK find?
LB08 RFK passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe worn; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 1 more.

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