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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB08 ZVEMOT history

LB08 ZVE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
77,723 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZVE was last recorded at 77,723 miles on 18 May 2026, 4,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,665 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,058 miles
Average per year
3,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,723 miles
  • 2025 – 73,665 miles
  • 2024 – 70,247 miles
  • 2023 – 67,696 miles
  • 2022 – 65,297 miles
  • 2021 – 61,563 miles
  • 2020 – 58,108 miles
  • 2018 – 55,125 miles
  • 2016 – 48,406 miles
  • 2015 – 43,948 miles
  • 2014 – 35,602 miles
  • 2013 – 31,632 miles
  • 2012 – 28,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,723 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    624953248263
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail77,723 miles (+4,058)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    585604939665
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,665 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    729472425325
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,665 miles (+3,418)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    405281865762
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,247 miles (+2,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,247 miles
    Test number
    485859378043
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass67,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,696 miles
    Test number
    988066365023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,694 miles (+2,397)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,694 miles
    Test number
    838319329051
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,297 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    678770282393
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail65,297 miles (+3,734)1 repaired4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    124463384012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,563 miles (+3,455)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    681770322479
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,108 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,108 miles
    Test number
    894391391258
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail58,108 miles (+2,983)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,108 miles
    Test number
    954671872290
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass55,125 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,125 miles
    Test number
    662774632252
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot slight seepage grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot slight seepage grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Fail55,125 miles (+2,216)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,125 miles
    Test number
    127339033746
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot slight seepage grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot slight seepage grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass52,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    422098158966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

  16. Fail52,909 miles (+4,503)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    192901037408
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

  17. Pass48,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    791306670742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner side wall is slightly damaged (rubbed), but no cords are visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has light scratches, no affecting the view of the road

  18. Fail48,406 miles (+4,458)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    975462719086
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner side wall is slightly damaged (rubbed), but no cords are visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has light scratches, no affecting the view of the road

  19. Fail43,948 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    549152125260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass43,948 miles (+8,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    936072325207
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass35,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,602 miles
    Test number
    588389314258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,602 miles (+3,970)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,602 miles
    Test number
    596069514269
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads starting to crack
    • NoteDamage to nearside front mirror glass
    • NoteOffside front wiper split

  23. Pass31,632 miles (+3,499)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,632 miles
    Test number
    715193213211
    • 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)
    • NoteAll wiper blades starting to smear
    • NoteCracking evident both rear tyres in the tread pattern
    • NoteHigh level brake light inop

  24. Pass28,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,133 miles
    Test number
    935616812287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ZVE

Does LB08 ZVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 ZVE is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZVE?
The MOT on LB08 ZVE is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 ZVE done?
LB08 ZVE was recorded at 77,723 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,597 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZVE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZVE 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 ZVE find?
LB08 ZVE passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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