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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 XSWMOT history

LB08 XSW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2024
Mileage
109,421 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XSW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XSW was last recorded at 109,421 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 2,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,579 miles · 9 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,842 miles
Average per year
7,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,421 miles
  • 2022 – 106,579 miles
  • 2021 – 99,311 miles
  • 2020 – 90,061 miles
  • 2019 – 83,485 miles
  • 2018 – 72,794 miles
  • 2017 – 63,197 miles
  • 2016 – 54,973 miles
  • 2015 – 45,606 miles
  • 2014 – 37,435 miles
  • 2013 – 30,746 miles
  • 2012 – 24,069 miles
  • 2011 – 17,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,421 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,421 miles (+2,842)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,421 miles
    Test number
    934324667480
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass106,579 miles (+7,268)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    620570179092
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass99,311 miles (+9,250)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,311 miles
    Test number
    456019745030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,061 miles (+6,576)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    471500299821
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside lower area of front windscreen has a stone chip larger than 10mm, but smaller than 40mm and is outside zone "a". (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside front area of windscreen has multiple small stone chips less than 10mm in diameter in zone "a", and scratched. (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,485 miles (+10,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,485 miles
    Test number
    150083487604
    • AdvisoryStone chip in nearside front of windscreen, outside "zone a" and less than 40mm in diameter.
    • AdvisoryStone chip outside zone "a" and less than 40mm in diameter.
  6. Pass72,794 miles (+9,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    350549490124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,197 miles (+8,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,197 miles
    Test number
    126093028379
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass54,973 miles (+9,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,973 miles
    Test number
    495879544247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass45,606 miles (+8,171)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,606 miles
    Test number
    888293755108
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass37,435 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,435 miles
    Test number
    319964454102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Fail37,435 miles (+6,689)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,435 miles
    Test number
    318804354170
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine undertray loose,two fixing bolts missing.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass30,746 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,746 miles
    Test number
    266807853474
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass24,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,069 miles
    Test number
    799784152161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail24,069 miles (+7,039)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,069 miles
    Test number
    439313452134
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass17,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,030 miles
    Test number
    326738451197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,030 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,030 miles
    Test number
    657507651172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LB08 XSW

Does LB08 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 XSW expired on 23 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XSW?
The MOT on LB08 XSW expired on 23 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 XSW done?
LB08 XSW was recorded at 109,421 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 7,616 miles a year.
Has LB08 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XSW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on LB08 XSW 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 XSW find?
LB08 XSW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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