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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 SYAMOT history

LB08 SYA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,232 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SYA was last recorded at 124,232 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,301 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
931 miles
Average per year
6,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,232 miles
  • 2024 – 123,301 miles
  • 2023 – 122,183 miles
  • 2022 – 120,999 miles
  • 2021 – 119,514 miles
  • 2020 – 118,310 miles
  • 2019 – 116,997 miles
  • 2018 – 110,273 miles
  • 2017 – 101,142 miles
  • 2016 – 91,673 miles
  • 2015 – 79,188 miles
  • 2014 – 64,910 miles
  • 2013 – 48,166 miles
  • 2012 – 36,192 miles
  • 2011 – 28,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,232 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight binding on nearside rear brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,232 miles (+931)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,232 miles
    Test number
    573061145268
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass123,301 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,301 miles
    Test number
    439248133317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail123,165 miles (+982)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    134763299693
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Rack Joint Very Badly Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass122,183 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    189079419952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail122,182 miles (+1,183)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,182 miles
    Test number
    603083920458
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass120,999 miles (+1,485)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,999 miles
    Test number
    224813302346
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,514 miles (+1,204)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,514 miles
    Test number
    121333356236
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,310 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,310 miles
    Test number
    540029126050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass116,997 miles (+6,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,997 miles
    Test number
    275974857408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass110,273 miles (+9,131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    433089926439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,142 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,142 miles
    Test number
    357542734590
    • AdvisorySlight binding on nearside rear brakes

  12. Fail100,976 miles (+9,303)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    981583026789
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight binding on nearside rear brakes

  13. Pass91,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    820500955693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,673 miles (+12,485)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    206986865640
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,188 miles (+14,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,188 miles
    Test number
    449158943166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,910 miles (+16,744)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    616817644283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,166 miles (+11,974)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,166 miles
    Test number
    247197223104
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass36,192 miles (+7,506)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,192 miles
    Test number
    677583492067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    237628301189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,686 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    269698601153
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Fail28,686 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    307008101198
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LB08 SYA

Does LB08 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SYA is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SYA?
The MOT on LB08 SYA is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SYA done?
LB08 SYA was recorded at 124,232 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 6,580 miles a year.
Has LB08 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SYA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 SYA 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 SYA find?
LB08 SYA passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; underbody covered in underseal, and 1 more.

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