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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 SYRMOT history

LB08 SYR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,685 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SYR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SYR was last recorded at 134,685 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,568 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
7,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,685 miles
  • 2025 – 121,563 miles
  • 2024 – 115,676 miles
  • 2023 – 111,387 miles
  • 2022 – 103,999 miles
  • 2021 – 96,245 miles
  • 2020 – 90,122 miles
  • 2019 – 86,254 miles
  • 2018 – 81,873 miles
  • 2017 – 72,496 miles
  • 2016 – 63,737 miles
  • 2015 – 54,970 miles
  • 2014 – 49,636 miles
  • 2013 – 45,309 miles
  • 2012 – 23,506 miles
  • 2011 – 18,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,685 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn most of rear arm bushes are perrished (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOARDER LINE (PADS HAVE 80% WARE LEFT)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,685 miles (+117)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,685 miles
    Test number
    532124097205
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn most of rear arm bushes are perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,568 miles (+13,005)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,568 miles
    Test number
    697423458914
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted nearside and offside pads are overhanging the braking surface of the discs (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive down the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,563 miles
    Test number
    781396228521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail121,563 miles (+5,887)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,563 miles
    Test number
    921141033844
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,676 miles (+4,289)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,676 miles
    Test number
    526717860075
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass111,387 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    513616509806
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail111,387 miles (+7,388)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    358963477422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    643341361209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,999 miles (+7,754)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    864885466119
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,245 miles (+6,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    718724698440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,122 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,122 miles
    Test number
    480674966068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner edge feathering

  12. Fail90,122 miles (+3,868)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,122 miles
    Test number
    966421910659
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner edge feathering

  13. Pass86,254 miles (+4,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,254 miles
    Test number
    125341248149
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass81,873 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    545282271361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOARDER LINE (PADS HAVE 80% WARE LEFT) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  15. Fail81,871 miles (+9,375)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,871 miles
    Test number
    531032482907
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated PUNCTURED ? (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOARDER LINE (PADS HAVE 80% WARE LEFT) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  16. Pass72,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    662351212264
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail72,496 miles (+8,759)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    844457780834
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,737 miles
    Test number
    848789567523
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail63,737 miles (+8,767)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,737 miles
    Test number
    234223579517
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass54,970 miles (+5,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,970 miles
    Test number
    166334805226
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass49,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    159973904270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail49,636 miles (+4,327)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    315863904401
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass45,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,309 miles
    Test number
    426301013273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,309 miles (+21,803)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,309 miles
    Test number
    447141113262
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass23,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,506 miles
    Test number
    296647272458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,506 miles (+5,341)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,506 miles
    Test number
    896807072157
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass18,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,165 miles
    Test number
    195557781110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SYR

Does LB08 SYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SYR is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SYR?
The MOT on LB08 SYR is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SYR done?
LB08 SYR was recorded at 134,685 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,697 miles a year.
Has LB08 SYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SYR has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 SYR 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 SYR find?
LB08 SYR passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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