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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 ZTZMOT history

LB08 ZTZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
102,870 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 ZTZ was last recorded at 102,870 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 2,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,457 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,413 miles
Average per year
5,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,870 miles
  • 2023 – 100,457 miles
  • 2022 – 96,789 miles
  • 2021 – 91,139 miles
  • 2020 – 85,556 miles
  • 2019 – 82,233 miles
  • 2018 – 79,273 miles
  • 2017 – 76,090 miles
  • 2016 – 75,734 miles
  • 2015 – 62,119 miles
  • 2014 – 53,275 miles
  • 2013 – 42,229 miles
  • 2012 – 32,787 miles
  • 2011 – 24,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,870 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed severe mis fire & eml lamp on (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,870 miles (+2,413)2 dangerous12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    554278571529
    • 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))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed severe mis fire & eml lamp on (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass100,457 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,457 miles
    Test number
    836156689972
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail100,457 miles (+3,668)5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,457 miles
    Test number
    347549707860
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,789 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,789 miles
    Test number
    295406673699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail96,789 miles (+5,650)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,789 miles
    Test number
    645866030730
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,139 miles
    Test number
    880166475232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,139 miles (+5,583)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,139 miles
    Test number
    299428296090
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,556 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    574115840942
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  9. Fail85,556 miles (+3,323)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    413467026883
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  10. Pass82,233 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,233 miles
    Test number
    743632391181
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail82,225 miles (+2,952)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,225 miles
    Test number
    631366714162
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass79,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    834055240290
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail79,273 miles (+3,183)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    500732377095
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass76,090 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    321962554261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,734 miles (+13,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    897254353815
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass62,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,119 miles
    Test number
    256115785451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,119 miles (+8,844)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,119 miles
    Test number
    638735985169
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,275 miles
    Test number
    328235304202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail53,273 miles (+11,044)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    397575304441
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,229 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,229 miles
    Test number
    117893463112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,787 miles (+8,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,787 miles
    Test number
    795909872109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,113 miles
    Test number
    508353981194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB08 ZTZ

Does LB08 ZTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 ZTZ expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZTZ?
The MOT on LB08 ZTZ expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 ZTZ done?
LB08 ZTZ was recorded at 102,870 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 5,712 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZTZ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZTZ 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 ZTZ find?
LB08 ZTZ failed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 12 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit, and 15 more.

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