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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB08 ZVFMOT history

LB08 ZVF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
172,492 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 ZVF was last recorded at 172,492 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 11,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,798 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
11,694 miles
Average per year
9,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,492 miles
  • 2023 – 160,798 miles
  • 2022 – 153,696 miles
  • 2021 – 142,283 miles
  • 2020 – 137,387 miles
  • 2019 – 132,375 miles
  • 2018 – 127,555 miles
  • 2017 – 120,922 miles
  • 2016 – 113,261 miles
  • 2015 – 105,505 miles
  • 2014 – 95,561 miles
  • 2013 – 84,260 miles
  • 2012 – 70,672 miles
  • 2011 – 45,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,492 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front body damage
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dripping border line pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust flex deteriorated

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail172,492 miles (+11,694)12 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,492 miles
    Test number
    898621235426
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 body damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dripping border line pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex deteriorated

  2. Pass160,798 miles (+7,102)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,798 miles
    Test number
    862498166402
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  3. Pass153,696 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,696 miles
    Test number
    297157009495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing slightly damanged

  4. Fail153,618 miles (+11,335)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,618 miles
    Test number
    330547478827
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing slightly damanged

  5. Pass142,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,283 miles
    Test number
    386745080092
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,283 miles (+4,896)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,283 miles
    Test number
    824109539698
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,387 miles (+5,012)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,387 miles
    Test number
    466594214061
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass132,375 miles (+4,820)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    555245296654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,555 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,555 miles
    Test number
    833200815534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,922 miles (+7,661)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,922 miles
    Test number
    474163371338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,261 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,261 miles
    Test number
    789293456384
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail113,261 miles (+7,756)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,261 miles
    Test number
    931261870366
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass105,505 miles (+9,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,505 miles
    Test number
    105114295141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass95,561 miles (+11,301)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,561 miles
    Test number
    275022334222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge has nail

  15. Pass84,260 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    756335013205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail84,260 miles (+13,588)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    836155313225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass70,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    639042642275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail70,672 miles (+28)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,672 miles
    Test number
    447102242224
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,644 miles (+25,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,644 miles
    Test number
    949608522227
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low inner edges

  20. Pass45,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,267 miles
    Test number
    588263301237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ZVF

Does LB08 ZVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 ZVF expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZVF?
The MOT on LB08 ZVF expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 ZVF done?
LB08 ZVF was recorded at 172,492 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 9,685 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZVF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZVF 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 ZVF find?
LB08 ZVF failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 12 major defects, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour, and 20 more.

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