Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LB08 VDNMOT history
LB08 VDN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,747 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 88,747 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 VDN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 12 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 VDN was last recorded at 88,747 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 88,490 miles · 17 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 257 miles
- Average per year
- 4,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,747 miles
- 2025 – 81,774 miles
- 2024 – 77,649 miles
- 2023 – 73,478 miles
- 2022 – 68,110 miles
- 2021 – 59,975 miles
- 2020 – 53,947 miles
- 2019 – 51,686 miles
- 2018 – 50,952 miles
- 2017 – 50,211 miles
- 2015 – 49,427 miles
- 2014 – 42,797 miles
- 2013 – 34,226 miles
- 2012 – 25,373 miles
- 2011 – 18,684 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,747 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to deteriorate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,747 miles (+257)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 88,747 miles
- Test number
- 996081853122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail88,490 miles (+6,716)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,490 miles
- Test number
- 216334797143
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass81,774 miles (+4,125)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 81,774 miles
- Test number
- 481380126218
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,649 miles (+4,171)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 77,649 miles
- Test number
- 605601693873
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,478 miles (+103)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 73,478 miles
- Test number
- 809449821807
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail73,375 miles (+5,265)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,375 miles
- Test number
- 449640621543
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass68,110 miles (+62)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 68,110 miles
- Test number
- 609847939140
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))
Fail68,048 miles (+8,073)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,048 miles
- Test number
- 759443669928
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))
Pass59,975 miles (+6,028)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 59,975 miles
- Test number
- 969967808174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,947 miles (+2,261)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 53,947 miles
- Test number
- 564283887973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,686 miles (+734)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 51,686 miles
- Test number
- 245332252613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 50,952 miles
- Test number
- 569561425795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,952 miles (+741)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,952 miles
- Test number
- 937262165175
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass50,211 miles (+784)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 50,211 miles
- Test number
- 201585804618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,427 miles (+6,630)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 49,427 miles
- Test number
- 551988004130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,797 miles (+8,571)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 42,797 miles
- Test number
- 626374224211
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass34,226 miles (+8,853)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 34,226 miles
- Test number
- 238357213208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,373 miles (+6,689)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 25,373 miles
- Test number
- 485978792188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 18,684 miles
- Test number
- 736741021252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 VDN
- Does LB08 VDN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VDN is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 VDN?
- The MOT on LB08 VDN is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 VDN done?
- LB08 VDN was recorded at 88,747 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
- Has LB08 VDN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 VDN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 VDN 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 VDN find?
- LB08 VDN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 7 more.
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