Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LB08 SYZMOT history
LB08 SYZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 189,297 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 189,297 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,636 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 SYZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 SYZ was last recorded at 189,297 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 6,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 182,805 miles · 8 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,492 miles
- Average per year
- 8,636 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 189,297 miles
- 2024 – 182,805 miles
- 2023 – 175,003 miles
- 2022 – 173,013 miles
- 2021 – 163,683 miles
- 2020 – 155,295 miles
- 2019 – 144,348 miles
- 2018 – 135,565 miles
- 2017 – 132,392 miles
- 2016 – 129,797 miles
- 2015 – 125,871 miles
- 2014 – 119,843 miles
- 2013 – 109,646 miles
- 2012 – 96,405 miles
- 2011 – 71,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,297 miles
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,297 miles (+6,492)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 189,297 miles
- Test number
- 501099395452
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass182,805 miles (+7,802)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 182,805 miles
- Test number
- 209818522476
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,003 miles (+1,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 175,003 miles
- Test number
- 699722665211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass173,013 miles (+9,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 173,013 miles
- Test number
- 243041376677
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass163,683 miles (+8,388)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 163,683 miles
- Test number
- 737931785848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,295 miles (+10,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 155,295 miles
- Test number
- 739213679760
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,348 miles (+8,783)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 144,348 miles
- Test number
- 509106984565
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass135,565 miles (+3,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 135,565 miles
- Test number
- 812480933879
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass132,392 miles (+2,595)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 132,392 miles
- Test number
- 167593045244
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass129,797 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 129,797 miles
- Test number
- 218689458869
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail129,797 miles (+3,926)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,797 miles
- Test number
- 840304863237
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass125,871 miles (+6,028)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 125,871 miles
- Test number
- 389716615248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,843 miles (+10,197)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 119,843 miles
- Test number
- 627823024262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,646 miles (+13,241)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 109,646 miles
- Test number
- 125325223223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 96,405 miles
- Test number
- 666293872164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,405 miles (+24,804)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,405 miles
- Test number
- 877183072108
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass71,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 71,601 miles
- Test number
- 705574671176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,601 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,601 miles
- Test number
- 447524771168
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Questions about LB08 SYZ
- Does LB08 SYZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 SYZ expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 SYZ?
- The MOT on LB08 SYZ expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 SYZ done?
- LB08 SYZ was recorded at 189,297 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 8,636 miles a year.
- Has LB08 SYZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 SYZ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2016.
- Has the mileage on LB08 SYZ 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 SYZ find?
- LB08 SYZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2.
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