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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 YRKMOT history

LB08 YRK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,145 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YRK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YRK was last recorded at 148,145 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 9,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2016: 83,897 miles, lower than 755,696 miles on 20 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,006 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,139 miles
Average per year
7,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,145 miles
  • 2024 – 139,006 miles
  • 2023 – 129,038 miles
  • 2022 – 126,253 miles
  • 2021 – 122,101 miles
  • 2020 – 117,958 miles
  • 2019 – 109,404 miles
  • 2018 – 100,800 miles
  • 2017 – 91,166 miles
  • 2016 – 83,897 miles
  • 2015 – 755,696 miles
  • 2014 – 67,383 miles
  • 2013 – 57,981 miles
  • 2012 – 46,941 miles
  • 2011 – 46,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,145 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,145 miles (+9,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,145 miles
    Test number
    204780385393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,006 miles (+9,968)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,006 miles
    Test number
    637789003887
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,038 miles (+2,785)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,038 miles
    Test number
    166522927457
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,253 miles (+4,152)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,253 miles
    Test number
    324750485792
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,101 miles (+4,143)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,101 miles
    Test number
    478305263604
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,958 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,958 miles
    Test number
    244666991687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,404 miles
    Test number
    446188542901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,403 miles (+8,603)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    231390209371
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,800 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,800 miles
    Test number
    635509259714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,166 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,166 miles
    Test number
    426533857258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,897 miles (-671,799)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    537660452437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass755,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    755,696 miles
    Test number
    285389475069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,696 miles (+8,313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,696 miles
    Test number
    175279975475
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass67,383 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    769833284035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    768752403125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,981 miles (+11,040)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    507190903138
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass46,941 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    208600782009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,055 miles
    Test number
    767413191100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 YRK

Does LB08 YRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 YRK is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YRK?
The MOT on LB08 YRK is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 YRK done?
LB08 YRK was recorded at 148,145 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 7,076 miles a year.
Has LB08 YRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YRK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 YRK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 YRK find?
LB08 YRK passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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