
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LB08 YLUMOT history
LB08 YLU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,537 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 180,537 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 YLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 YLU was last recorded at 180,537 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 180,496 miles · 2 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 8,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,537 miles
- 2025 – 171,960 miles
- 2024 – 164,903 miles
- 2023 – 152,047 miles
- 2022 – 146,343 miles
- 2021 – 144,128 miles
- 2019 – 138,112 miles
- 2018 – 128,076 miles
- 2017 – 117,471 miles
- 2016 – 107,346 miles
- 2015 – 94,934 miles
- 2014 – 82,657 miles
- 2013 – 71,937 miles
- 2012 – 63,567 miles
- 2011 – 52,333 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion presentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Engine covers fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,537 miles (+41)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 180,537 miles
- Test number
- 764897494017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present
Fail180,496 miles (+8,536)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,496 miles
- Test number
- 806315738315
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present
Pass171,960 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 171,960 miles
- Test number
- 357698582526
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail171,953 miles (+7,050)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,953 miles
- Test number
- 547508155231
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,903 miles (+12,856)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 164,903 miles
- Test number
- 511291397754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,047 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 152,047 miles
- Test number
- 901084429960
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail152,047 miles (+5,704)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,047 miles
- Test number
- 637795831148
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass146,343 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 146,343 miles
- Test number
- 159301066315
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,343 miles (+2,215)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,343 miles
- Test number
- 255601468186
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,128 miles (+6,016)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 144,128 miles
- Test number
- 891086608228
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - front rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass138,112 miles (+2)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 138,112 miles
- Test number
- 308463562104
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail138,110 miles (+10,034)2 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,110 miles
- Test number
- 796114486105
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,076 miles (+10,605)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 128,076 miles
- Test number
- 149721786641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,471 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 117,471 miles
- Test number
- 963737012451
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Fail117,465 miles (+10,119)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,465 miles
- Test number
- 580998582594
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Pass107,346 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 107,346 miles
- Test number
- 106338972140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Fail107,346 miles (+12,412)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,346 miles
- Test number
- 563901010023
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Pass94,934 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 94,934 miles
- Test number
- 999246395172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has age related cracks.
Fail94,934 miles (+12,277)2 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,934 miles
- Test number
- 145486595122
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has age related cracks.
Pass82,657 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,657 miles
- Test number
- 449049464152
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail82,657 miles (+10,720)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,657 miles
- Test number
- 787809864100
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass71,937 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 71,937 miles
- Test number
- 109807073197
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail71,937 miles (+8,370)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,937 miles
- Test number
- 655481773118
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,567 miles (+11,234)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 63,567 miles
- Test number
- 318176662192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,333 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 52,333 miles
- Test number
- 317057961199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit and very low on inner edges
- NoteCut in nsf tyre outer sidewall not showing cords
- NoteNsr tyre worn close to legal limit
Questions about LB08 YLU
- Does LB08 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 YLU is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 YLU?
- The MOT on LB08 YLU is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 YLU done?
- LB08 YLU was recorded at 180,537 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 8,759 miles a year.
- Has LB08 YLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 YLU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 YLU 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 YLU find?
- LB08 YLU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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