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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LB08 RFOMOT history

LB08 RFO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 65,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,444 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RFO was last recorded at 65,444 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,563 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,881 miles
Average per year
3,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,444 miles
  • 2024 – 61,563 miles
  • 2023 – 60,375 miles
  • 2021 – 60,007 miles
  • 2020 – 59,611 miles
  • 2019 – 58,062 miles
  • 2018 – 52,358 miles
  • 2017 – 48,528 miles
  • 2016 – 44,042 miles
  • 2015 – 35,902 miles
  • 2014 – 31,901 miles
  • 2013 – 28,719 miles
  • 2012 – 25,208 miles
  • 2011 – 19,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,444 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge damage and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Engine oil level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,444 miles (+3,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,444 miles
    Test number
    609873740226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge damage and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass61,563 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    213226883375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail61,558 miles (+1,183)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,558 miles
    Test number
    101213473664
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass60,375 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,375 miles
    Test number
    483390046694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,007 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    201772664445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,611 miles (+1,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    894966968845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass58,062 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    811424625940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,358 miles
    Test number
    928827019727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,358 miles (+3,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,358 miles
    Test number
    251971236370
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass48,528 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,528 miles
    Test number
    741298224067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,042 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,042 miles
    Test number
    343324051696
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  12. Fail44,033 miles (+8,131)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,033 miles
    Test number
    361690860337
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail35,902 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    955934775143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,902 miles (+4,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    966834175177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,901 miles (+3,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,901 miles
    Test number
    275838284160
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

  16. Pass28,719 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,719 miles
    Test number
    667406693171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,208 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,208 miles
    Test number
    116870702266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,666 miles
    Test number
    507205391181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 RFO

Does LB08 RFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 RFO is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RFO?
The MOT on LB08 RFO is valid until 3 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 RFO done?
LB08 RFO was recorded at 65,444 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,182 miles a year.
Has LB08 RFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RFO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 RFO 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 RFO find?
LB08 RFO passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge damage and low tread.

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