Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LB08 SFYMOT history
LB08 SFY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,236 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 130,236 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,892 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 SFY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 SFY was last recorded at 130,236 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 9,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,078 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,158 miles
- Average per year
- 7,892 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,236 miles
- 2025 – 121,078 miles
- 2024 – 114,282 miles
- 2023 – 105,115 miles
- 2022 – 98,727 miles
- 2021 – 91,670 miles
- 2020 – 86,815 miles
- 2019 – 79,251 miles
- 2018 – 73,797 miles
- 2017 – 66,834 miles
- 2016 – 52,235 miles
- 2015 – 42,144 miles
- 2014 – 30,023 miles
- 2013 – 14,329 miles
- 2012 – 11,737 miles
- 2011 – 9,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,236 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Under trays fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,236 miles (+9,158)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 130,236 miles
- Test number
- 167625514315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,078 miles (+6,796)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 121,078 miles
- Test number
- 881612386977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,282 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 114,282 miles
- Test number
- 875204529664
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,280 miles (+9,165)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,280 miles
- Test number
- 903849461237
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,115 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 105,115 miles
- Test number
- 719909581573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,085 miles (+6,358)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,085 miles
- Test number
- 505106012824
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass98,727 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 98,727 miles
- Test number
- 324776733620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommend to replace (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted
Fail98,714 miles (+7,044)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,714 miles
- Test number
- 211070764826
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise. (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,670 miles (+4,855)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 91,670 miles
- Test number
- 222489945942
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,815 miles (+7,564)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 86,815 miles
- Test number
- 646092421794
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,251 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 79,251 miles
- Test number
- 778114950211
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
Pass73,797 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 73,797 miles
- Test number
- 592484491259
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,797 miles (+6,963)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,797 miles
- Test number
- 989968628762
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,834 miles (+14,599)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 66,834 miles
- Test number
- 619869030819
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass52,235 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,235 miles
- Test number
- 208307926012
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Fail52,235 miles (+10,091)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,235 miles
- Test number
- 614861411945
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass42,144 miles (+12,121)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 42,144 miles
- Test number
- 658285805274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,023 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 30,023 miles
- Test number
- 988105404274
- NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to perish in tread.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail30,023 miles (+15,694)2 failures1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,023 miles
- Test number
- 386525704220
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to perish in tread.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass14,329 miles (+2,592)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 14,329 miles
- Test number
- 995177063072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,737 miles (+1,765)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 11,737 miles
- Test number
- 348609302199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 9,972 miles
- Test number
- 219745461177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 SFY
- Does LB08 SFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SFY is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 SFY?
- The MOT on LB08 SFY is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 SFY done?
- LB08 SFY was recorded at 130,236 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,892 miles a year.
- Has LB08 SFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 SFY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB08 SFY 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 SFY find?
- LB08 SFY passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2-3mm left; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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