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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LB08 SFXMOT history

LB08 SFX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,901 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SFX was last recorded at 121,901 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 9,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,674 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,227 miles
Average per year
7,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,901 miles
  • 2025 – 112,674 miles
  • 2024 – 107,746 miles
  • 2023 – 102,054 miles
  • 2022 – 94,923 miles
  • 2021 – 87,116 miles
  • 2020 – 80,551 miles
  • 2019 – 72,901 miles
  • 2018 – 62,877 miles
  • 2017 – 55,088 miles
  • 2016 – 47,335 miles
  • 2015 – 35,120 miles
  • 2014 – 26,550 miles
  • 2013 – 23,927 miles
  • 2012 – 19,159 miles
  • 2011 – 16,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,901 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,901 miles (+9,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    455333960569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted

  2. Pass112,674 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,674 miles
    Test number
    579651154896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,746 miles (+5,692)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,746 miles
    Test number
    822433601221
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,054 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,054 miles
    Test number
    751685507691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,923 miles (+7,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,923 miles
    Test number
    480323110611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,116 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,116 miles
    Test number
    621166687395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,551 miles (+7,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    645638826880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CV boot leaking grease around clip

  8. Pass72,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,901 miles
    Test number
    833773475164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,900 miles (+10,023)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    801622707971
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass62,877 miles (+7,789)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    619155481299
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,088 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,088 miles
    Test number
    684464602082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,054 miles (+7,719)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    461291636466
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread and sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread and sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass47,335 miles (+12,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    260020213484
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

  14. Pass35,120 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    866077095026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,550 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,550 miles
    Test number
    827664584093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,927 miles (+4,768)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,927 miles
    Test number
    946549473151
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass19,159 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,159 miles
    Test number
    236152972452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,014 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,014 miles
    Test number
    336798971131
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn and the n/s/f tyre has some sidewall damage

Questions about LB08 SFX

Does LB08 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SFX is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SFX?
The MOT on LB08 SFX is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SFX done?
LB08 SFX was recorded at 121,901 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 7,146 miles a year.
Has LB08 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SFX has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 SFX 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 SFX find?
LB08 SFX passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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