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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 SFKMOT history

LB08 SFK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,846 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SFK
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
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SFK was last recorded at 110,846 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,301 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,545 miles
Average per year
4,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,846 miles
  • 2025 – 109,301 miles
  • 2024 – 105,776 miles
  • 2023 – 97,389 miles
  • 2022 – 91,810 miles
  • 2021 – 87,173 miles
  • 2019 – 80,456 miles
  • 2018 – 75,801 miles
  • 2017 – 71,207 miles
  • 2016 – 66,914 miles
  • 2015 – 60,883 miles
  • 2014 – 56,551 miles
  • 2013 – 52,623 miles
  • 2012 – 47,238 miles
  • 2011 – 44,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,846 miles
  • MinorOffside Front 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 tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked and perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,846 miles (+1,545)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,846 miles
    Test number
    279291790462
    • MinorOffside Front 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 tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,301 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,301 miles
    Test number
    586280962136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail109,299 miles (+3,523)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,299 miles
    Test number
    215198926236
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,776 miles
    Test number
    867848468542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,774 miles (+8,385)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,774 miles
    Test number
    686507547471
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass97,389 miles (+5,579)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,389 miles
    Test number
    264434975152
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    648440839437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,810 miles (+4,637)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    731029536503
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,173 miles
    Test number
    971288615791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,173 miles (+6,717)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,173 miles
    Test number
    502703411209
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass80,456 miles (+4,655)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    750167942382
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass75,801 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    925696495964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    118639555418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,207 miles (+4,293)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    406550895417
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass66,914 miles (+6,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,914 miles
    Test number
    699981020611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,883 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,883 miles
    Test number
    565804495192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,551 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    297316894199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,623 miles (+5,385)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    657103513225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has raised edges which are worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing signs of age and perishing

  19. Pass47,238 miles (+2,939)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,238 miles
    Test number
    286746302295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass44,299 miles (+2,542)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    438901031274
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sawing on inner edge

  21. Pass41,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,757 miles
    Test number
    217122371112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SFK

Does LB08 SFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SFK is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SFK?
The MOT on LB08 SFK is valid until 26 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 SFK done?
LB08 SFK was recorded at 110,846 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,710 miles a year.
Has LB08 SFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SFK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 SFK 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 SFK find?
LB08 SFK passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked and perished, and 1 more.

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