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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 XLPMOT history

LB08 XLP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
172,300 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 XLP was last recorded at 172,300 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 4,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,283 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,017 miles
Average per year
10,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,300 miles
  • 2024 – 168,283 miles
  • 2023 – 159,747 miles
  • 2022 – 146,045 miles
  • 2021 – 132,578 miles
  • 2020 – 116,970 miles
  • 2019 – 102,329 miles
  • 2018 – 90,551 miles
  • 2017 – 81,971 miles
  • 2016 – 73,694 miles
  • 2015 – 65,040 miles
  • 2014 – 53,538 miles
  • 2013 – 46,346 miles
  • 2012 – 35,704 miles
  • 2011 – 27,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,300 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,300 miles (+4,017)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,300 miles
    Test number
    842034030909
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass168,283 miles (+8,536)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,283 miles
    Test number
    222970739023
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass159,747 miles (+13,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,747 miles
    Test number
    544445365473
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass146,045 miles (+13,467)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,045 miles
    Test number
    448832510395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,578 miles (+15,608)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    132,578 miles
    Test number
    443358177954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,970 miles (+14,641)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,970 miles
    Test number
    177076403955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,329 miles (+11,778)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    102,329 miles
    Test number
    722501655038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,551 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,551 miles
    Test number
    133898277310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,971 miles
    Test number
    427281316376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,971 miles (+8,277)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,971 miles
    Test number
    517803898986
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass73,694 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,694 miles
    Test number
    338349967837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,040 miles (+11,502)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    425643865115
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Pass53,538 miles (+7,192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    227895564112
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass46,346 miles (+10,642)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,346 miles
    Test number
    415168063110
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmission tested to clean

  15. Pass35,704 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,704 miles
    Test number
    286771762402
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail35,704 miles (+8,260)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,704 miles
    Test number
    576961162179
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass27,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,444 miles
    Test number
    758828361154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XLP

Does LB08 XLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 XLP expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XLP?
The MOT on LB08 XLP expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 XLP done?
LB08 XLP was recorded at 172,300 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 10,332 miles a year.
Has LB08 XLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XLP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XLP 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 XLP find?
LB08 XLP failed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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