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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 SYPMOT history

LB08 SYP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,687 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SYP
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
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SYP was last recorded at 152,687 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 14,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,931 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,756 miles
Average per year
8,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,687 miles
  • 2024 – 137,931 miles
  • 2023 – 134,249 miles
  • 2022 – 120,031 miles
  • 2021 – 110,607 miles
  • 2020 – 99,749 miles
  • 2019 – 90,283 miles
  • 2018 – 84,541 miles
  • 2017 – 77,412 miles
  • 2016 – 69,890 miles
  • 2015 – 60,939 miles
  • 2014 – 49,523 miles
  • 2013 – 40,434 miles
  • 2012 – 32,026 miles
  • 2011 – 26,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,687 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides . Lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,687 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,687 miles
    Test number
    799854247421
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail152,687 miles (+14,756)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,687 miles
    Test number
    302091423125
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass137,931 miles (+3,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,931 miles
    Test number
    773935164760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  4. Pass134,249 miles (+14,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,249 miles
    Test number
    926243417666
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,031 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,031 miles
    Test number
    907788947719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,607 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    293228870113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides . Lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,607 miles (+10,858)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    335969077926
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lowe arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides . Lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,749 miles (+9,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    396601239090
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks/turbo pipe area
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,283 miles
    Test number
    507309311153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,282 miles (+5,741)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,282 miles
    Test number
    757084727461
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass84,541 miles (+7,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,541 miles
    Test number
    815846335081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,412 miles
    Test number
    581817302029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,412 miles (+7,522)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,412 miles
    Test number
    901021071861
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass69,890 miles (+8,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    351580073347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass60,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,939 miles
    Test number
    472681279909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  16. Fail60,939 miles (+11,416)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,939 miles
    Test number
    488222252751
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  17. Pass49,523 miles (+9,089)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    135280274134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre cracked and perished

  18. Pass40,434 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,434 miles
    Test number
    429112163184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,026 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    235075262118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  20. Pass32,026 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    947035362159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,184 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,184 miles
    Test number
    705581161149
    • NoteAdded engine oil!
    • NoteBonnet release catch stiff to open!

  22. Fail26,184 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,184 miles
    Test number
    428831761190
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdded engine oil!
    • NoteBonnet release catch stiff to open!

Questions about LB08 SYP

Does LB08 SYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SYP is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SYP?
The MOT on LB08 SYP is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SYP done?
LB08 SYP was recorded at 152,687 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,708 miles a year.
Has LB08 SYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SYP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 SYP 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 SYP find?
LB08 SYP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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