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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LB08 XLVMOT history

LB08 XLV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,213 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XLV was last recorded at 97,213 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,876 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,337 miles
Average per year
5,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,213 miles
  • 2025 – 94,876 miles
  • 2024 – 92,319 miles
  • 2023 – 88,952 miles
  • 2022 – 85,818 miles
  • 2021 – 81,289 miles
  • 2020 – 77,681 miles
  • 2019 – 71,215 miles
  • 2018 – 63,661 miles
  • 2017 – 54,782 miles
  • 2016 – 46,058 miles
  • 2015 – 36,197 miles
  • 2014 – 29,275 miles
  • 2013 – 23,612 miles
  • 2012 – 17,076 miles
  • 2011 – 13,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,213 miles
    Test number
    414911189459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,213 miles (+2,337)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,213 miles
    Test number
    620291238416
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,876 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,876 miles
    Test number
    506899726778
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,875 miles (+2,556)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,875 miles
    Test number
    232315010917
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,319 miles (+3,367)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    203064557026
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    906384956527
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,952 miles (+3,134)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    402090906343
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    317037039601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,818 miles (+4,529)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    765653055789
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass81,289 miles (+3,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,289 miles
    Test number
    310013289409
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,681 miles (+6,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,681 miles
    Test number
    580498677705
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  12. Pass71,215 miles (+7,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,215 miles
    Test number
    845093003628
    • AdvisoryCut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

  13. Pass63,661 miles (+8,879)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,661 miles
    Test number
    178088918572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,782 miles
    Test number
    591307520446
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  15. Fail54,782 miles (+8,724)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,782 miles
    Test number
    366419477322
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge cords shown (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to edges slight cut to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  16. Pass46,058 miles (+9,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,058 miles
    Test number
    521150414142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail36,197 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,197 miles
    Test number
    646753605143
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass36,197 miles (+6,922)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,197 miles
    Test number
    707723205113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass29,275 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,275 miles
    Test number
    877784204180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,612 miles (+6,536)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,612 miles
    Test number
    995726373108
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail17,076 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,076 miles
    Test number
    229708672470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  22. Pass17,076 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,076 miles
    Test number
    499628472195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,238 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,238 miles
    Test number
    369391081154
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB08 XLV

Does LB08 XLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XLV is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XLV?
The MOT on LB08 XLV is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XLV done?
LB08 XLV was recorded at 97,213 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,505 miles a year.
Has LB08 XLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XLV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 XLV 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 XLV find?
LB08 XLV passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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