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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 RGZMOT history

LB08 RGZ is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
179,267 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RGZ was last recorded at 179,267 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 4,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,610 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,657 miles
Average per year
11,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,267 miles
  • 2024 – 174,610 miles
  • 2023 – 159,918 miles
  • 2022 – 129,777 miles
  • 2021 – 97,216 miles
  • 2020 – 92,193 miles
  • 2019 – 84,425 miles
  • 2018 – 76,182 miles
  • 2017 – 68,348 miles
  • 2016 – 60,347 miles
  • 2015 – 49,379 miles
  • 2014 – 42,049 miles
  • 2013 – 31,707 miles
  • 2012 – 25,528 miles
  • 2011 – 18,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,267 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,267 miles (+4,657)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,267 miles
    Test number
    672523859906
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass174,610 miles (+14,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,610 miles
    Test number
    787139190294
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass159,918 miles (+30,141)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,918 miles
    Test number
    954029056620
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass129,777 miles (+32,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,777 miles
    Test number
    147603852053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion at parts of underbody

  5. Pass97,216 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,216 miles
    Test number
    377865622688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    449269708920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,193 miles (+7,768)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    372833744645
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily pitted

  8. Pass84,425 miles (+8,243)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,425 miles
    Test number
    820014370843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,182 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,182 miles
    Test number
    374694637043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    177761729056
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail68,348 miles (+8,001)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    812377042875
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass60,347 miles (+10,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    476468805460
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre rubbing inner edge off

  13. Pass49,379 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    328583165162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail49,379 miles (+7,330)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    396709355139
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass42,049 miles (+10,342)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,049 miles
    Test number
    255706784446
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r & both front tyres worn on edges

  16. Pass31,707 miles (+6,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,707 miles
    Test number
    939143873171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass25,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,528 miles
    Test number
    565636762127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail25,528 miles (+6,816)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,528 miles
    Test number
    259625562190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass18,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,712 miles
    Test number
    798132171166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 RGZ

Does LB08 RGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 RGZ expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RGZ?
The MOT on LB08 RGZ expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 RGZ done?
LB08 RGZ was recorded at 179,267 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 11,226 miles a year.
Has LB08 RGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RGZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 RGZ 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 RGZ find?
LB08 RGZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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