Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LB08 VAEMOT history
LB08 VAE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,873 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 194,873 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 VAE
- 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
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 VAE was last recorded at 194,873 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 7,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 187,347 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,526 miles
- Average per year
- 11,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 194,873 miles
- 2024 – 187,347 miles
- 2023 – 178,925 miles
- 2022 – 163,245 miles
- 2021 – 154,487 miles
- 2020 – 150,426 miles
- 2019 – 142,088 miles
- 2018 – 125,520 miles
- 2017 – 102,232 miles
- 2016 – 89,811 miles
- 2015 – 78,220 miles
- 2014 – 63,298 miles
- 2013 – 50,676 miles
- 2012 – 42,562 miles
- 2011 – 25,358 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,873 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side (5.3.2 (b))
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,873 miles (+7,526)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 194,873 miles
- Test number
- 759181621626
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side (5.3.2 (b))
Pass187,347 miles (+8,422)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 187,347 miles
- Test number
- 956609119639
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass178,925 miles (+36)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 178,925 miles
- Test number
- 910866565891
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail178,889 miles (+15,644)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,889 miles
- Test number
- 872447377669
- DangerousNearside Rear tyre rubbing inner arch
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,245 miles (+8,758)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 163,245 miles
- Test number
- 275079518592
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,487 miles (+4,061)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 154,487 miles
- Test number
- 458312078893
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,426 miles (+8,338)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 150,426 miles
- Test number
- 944432488390
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,088 miles (+16,568)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 142,088 miles
- Test number
- 819709697569
- AdvisoryAll tyres close to the limit
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass125,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 125,520 miles
- Test number
- 576517566152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,520 miles (+23,288)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,520 miles
- Test number
- 169525749651
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass102,232 miles (+12,421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 102,232 miles
- Test number
- 344198690426
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing off on inner and outer edges of tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing off on inner edge of tread
Pass89,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 89,811 miles
- Test number
- 622750759331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,811 miles (+11,591)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,811 miles
- Test number
- 986814073978
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass78,220 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 78,220 miles
- Test number
- 737648735123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,215 miles (+14,917)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,215 miles
- Test number
- 808726135129
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,298 miles (+12,622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 63,298 miles
- Test number
- 109767334156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,676 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,676 miles
- Test number
- 128312543191
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass50,676 miles (+8,114)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 50,676 miles
- Test number
- 615342443118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,562 miles (+17,204)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 42,562 miles
- Test number
- 319103942440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,358 miles (+4,192)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,358 miles
- Test number
- 719106031237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 21,166 miles
- Test number
- 677134441108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 VAE
- Does LB08 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VAE is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 VAE?
- The MOT on LB08 VAE is valid until 5 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 VAE done?
- LB08 VAE was recorded at 194,873 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 11,960 miles a year.
- Has LB08 VAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 VAE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 VAE 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 VAE find?
- LB08 VAE passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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