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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 YRMMOT history

LB08 YRM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 226,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
226,410 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YRM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YRM was last recorded at 226,410 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 13,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,206 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
13,204 miles
Average per year
9,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,410 miles
  • 2024 – 213,206 miles
  • 2023 – 200,721 miles
  • 2022 – 193,198 miles
  • 2021 – 186,116 miles
  • 2020 – 180,397 miles
  • 2019 – 175,099 miles
  • 2018 – 169,739 miles
  • 2017 – 162,373 miles
  • 2016 – 157,299 miles
  • 2015 – 144,923 miles
  • 2014 – 132,085 miles
  • 2013 – 119,435 miles
  • 2012 – 105,802 miles
  • 2011 – 92,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,410 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded no sharp edges
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass226,410 miles (+13,204)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    226,410 miles
    Test number
    748271595093
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass213,206 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    213,206 miles
    Test number
    404066756864
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track ends, arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail213,206 miles (+12,485)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,206 miles
    Test number
    990786348677
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track ends, arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass200,721 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    200,721 miles
    Test number
    409381510610
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joints lower, track rod ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail200,721 miles (+7,523)2 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,721 miles
    Test number
    882503838065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joints lower, track rod ends (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass193,198 miles (+7,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    193,198 miles
    Test number
    824035407724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass186,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    186,116 miles
    Test number
    151022809291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail186,116 miles (+5,719)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,116 miles
    Test number
    348379678748
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass180,397 miles (+5,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    180,397 miles
    Test number
    287755973005
    • 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))

  10. Pass175,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,099 miles
    Test number
    304089276537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail175,099 miles (+5,360)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,099 miles
    Test number
    509318480552
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass169,739 miles (+7,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    169,739 miles
    Test number
    830027628707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass162,373 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    162,373 miles
    Test number
    616318730924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass157,299 miles (+12,376)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,299 miles
    Test number
    506526315506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass144,923 miles (+12,838)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,923 miles
    Test number
    844864612603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,085 miles (+12,650)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,085 miles
    Test number
    515845444262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,435 miles (+13,633)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    119,435 miles
    Test number
    848023443286
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass105,802 miles (+13,657)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    336805032477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,145 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,145 miles
    Test number
    125663741207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,073 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,073 miles
    Test number
    238875371417
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

  21. Fail91,073 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,073 miles
    Test number
    405144471103
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Questions about LB08 YRM

Does LB08 YRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 YRM expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YRM?
The MOT on LB08 YRM expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 YRM done?
LB08 YRM was recorded at 226,410 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 9,488 miles a year.
Has LB08 YRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YRM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 YRM 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 YRM find?
LB08 YRM passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wing corroded no sharp edges, and 2 more.

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