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Volkswagen Passat

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 VGFMOT history

LB08 VGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
158,921 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VGF was last recorded at 158,921 miles on 19 May 2026, 8,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,752 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,169 miles
Average per year
8,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,921 miles
  • 2025 – 150,752 miles
  • 2024 – 145,220 miles
  • 2023 – 137,377 miles
  • 2022 – 130,629 miles
  • 2021 – 122,890 miles
  • 2020 – 118,206 miles
  • 2019 – 113,030 miles
  • 2018 – 101,146 miles
  • 2017 – 93,281 miles
  • 2016 – 82,931 miles
  • 2015 – 76,365 miles
  • 2014 – 66,113 miles
  • 2013 – 53,355 miles
  • 2012 – 42,456 miles
  • 2011 – 31,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,921 miles (+8,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    158,921 miles
    Test number
    851921542487
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass150,752 miles (+5,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,752 miles
    Test number
    420220455080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass145,220 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    145,220 miles
    Test number
    384327271773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,202 miles (+7,825)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,202 miles
    Test number
    119182094780
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,377 miles
    Test number
    769645111466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,377 miles (+6,748)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,377 miles
    Test number
    538588218969
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass130,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,629 miles
    Test number
    744827975117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,629 miles (+7,739)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,629 miles
    Test number
    629902743220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass122,890 miles (+4,684)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,890 miles
    Test number
    336133859753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre moderate wear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre moderate wear.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass118,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,206 miles
    Test number
    634941732199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,205 miles (+5,175)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,205 miles
    Test number
    882503173364
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass113,030 miles (+11,884)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    113,030 miles
    Test number
    627935587701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn, replace when pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass101,146 miles (+7,865)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,146 miles
    Test number
    625052292719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,281 miles
    Test number
    891965962544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,281 miles (+10,350)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,281 miles
    Test number
    718468938383
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass82,931 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,931 miles
    Test number
    401869639886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,365 miles (+10,252)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    695819585158
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth outer sills and under wheel arches covered
    • NoteFront screen damage
    • NoteUnable to see rear coil springs fully
  18. Pass66,113 miles (+12,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,113 miles
    Test number
    645418884167
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass53,355 miles (+10,899)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,355 miles
    Test number
    815979683161
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDPF fitted - no emmisions
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on inner edges
  20. Pass42,456 miles (+10,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,456 miles
    Test number
    176113292165
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass31,819 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,819 miles
    Test number
    766646281196
    • NoteN/s/front tyre worn inner edge.cut in sidewall.

Questions about LB08 VGF

Does LB08 VGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VGF is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VGF?
The MOT on LB08 VGF is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VGF done?
LB08 VGF was recorded at 158,921 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 8,546 miles a year.
Has LB08 VGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VGF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 VGF 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 VGF find?
LB08 VGF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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