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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 VWSMOT history

LB08 VWS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2026
Mileage
146,968 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VWS was last recorded at 146,968 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 11,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,653 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,315 miles
Average per year
9,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,968 miles
  • 2022 – 117,031 miles
  • 2021 – 97,402 miles
  • 2020 – 78,450 miles
  • 2019 – 63,742 miles
  • 2018 – 57,948 miles
  • 2017 – 52,632 miles
  • 2016 – 47,008 miles
  • 2015 – 41,353 miles
  • 2014 – 35,030 miles
  • 2013 – 29,218 miles
  • 2012 – 22,203 miles
  • 2011 – 15,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,968 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 also has nail in tread (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))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,968 miles (+11,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,968 miles
    Test number
    847659080384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 also has nail in tread (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))

  2. Pass135,653 miles (+18,622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,653 miles
    Test number
    976856222265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,031 miles (+19,629)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,031 miles
    Test number
    135254866891
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,402 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,402 miles
    Test number
    747243242300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,396 miles (+18,946)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    559762956462
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    406790739674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,445 miles (+14,703)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    644223450600
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass63,742 miles (+5,794)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,742 miles
    Test number
    452250963989
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass57,948 miles (+5,316)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    134508125186
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass52,632 miles (+5,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    866699591322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass47,008 miles (+5,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,008 miles
    Test number
    156635435327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass41,353 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    426569565181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,030 miles (+5,812)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,030 miles
    Test number
    578254264139
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres have small splits in tread

  14. Pass29,218 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,218 miles
    Test number
    535402373156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,203 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,203 miles
    Test number
    636634072186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,722 miles
    Test number
    186264771143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VWS

Does LB08 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VWS expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VWS?
The MOT on LB08 VWS expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VWS done?
LB08 VWS was recorded at 146,968 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 9,741 miles a year.
Has LB08 VWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VWS has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 VWS 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 VWS find?
LB08 VWS passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread, and 2 more.

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