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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 ZVAMOT history

LB08 ZVA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,379 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZVA
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
7 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZVA was last recorded at 168,379 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,181 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
7,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,379 miles
  • 2025 – 162,092 miles
  • 2024 – 154,792 miles
  • 2023 – 148,512 miles
  • 2022 – 141,994 miles
  • 2021 – 136,487 miles
  • 2020 – 134,129 miles
  • 2019 – 131,448 miles
  • 2018 – 128,305 miles
  • 2017 – 125,544 miles
  • 2016 – 117,498 miles
  • 2015 – 105,399 miles
  • 2014 – 90,727 miles
  • 2013 – 75,855 miles
  • 2012 – 62,903 miles
  • 2011 – 49,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,379 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs lightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,379 miles (+198)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,379 miles
    Test number
    609942352929
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,181 miles (+6,089)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,181 miles
    Test number
    875385733311
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,092 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,092 miles
    Test number
    352412361241
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,092 miles (+7,300)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,092 miles
    Test number
    313131997458
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,792 miles (+6,280)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,792 miles
    Test number
    966171997544
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine / back of engine / under tray insecure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,512 miles (+6,518)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,512 miles
    Test number
    635784098633
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,994 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,994 miles
    Test number
    899780537288
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,994 miles (+5,507)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,994 miles
    Test number
    420558320362
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,487 miles
    Test number
    993150672172
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail136,487 miles (+2,358)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,487 miles
    Test number
    616268479692
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass134,129 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,129 miles
    Test number
    841129828500
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  12. Fail134,127 miles (+2,679)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,127 miles
    Test number
    416199997111
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  13. Pass131,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    958055107473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail131,447 miles (+3,142)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,447 miles
    Test number
    127714459646
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass128,305 miles (+2,761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,305 miles
    Test number
    405063030340
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCK COVER ADRIFT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass125,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,544 miles
    Test number
    698450306959
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail125,540 miles (+8,042)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,540 miles
    Test number
    775688440197
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass117,498 miles (+12,099)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,498 miles
    Test number
    830394714829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has uneven tread on inner shoulder and3mm tread depth at lowest point,
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has uneven tread on inner shoulder and 3mm tread depth at lowest point
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wipers leave light lines
    • AdvisoryCannot clearly see rear inner brake pads wear

  19. Pass105,399 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,399 miles
    Test number
    128131395124
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has uneven tread on inner shoulder

  20. Fail105,399 miles (+14,672)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,399 miles
    Test number
    397241395131
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has uneven tread on inner shoulder

  21. Pass90,727 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    175947674125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,706 miles (+14,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,706 miles
    Test number
    286506974168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass75,855 miles (+12,952)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    645512083161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,903 miles (+12,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,903 miles
    Test number
    915706382139
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass49,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,949 miles
    Test number
    838925891140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ZVA

Does LB08 ZVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 ZVA is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZVA?
The MOT on LB08 ZVA is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 ZVA done?
LB08 ZVA was recorded at 168,379 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 7,795 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZVA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZVA 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 ZVA find?
LB08 ZVA passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 9 more.

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