Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 1988 · 1,781 cc
LBC 88MOT history
LBC 88 is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 1988. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 121,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 121,466 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LBC 88
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 29 Sept 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LBC 88 was last recorded at 121,466 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,209 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 257 miles
- Average per year
- 1,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,466 miles
- 2025 – 121,209 miles
- 2024 – 120,279 miles
- 2023 – 119,872 miles
- 2022 – 119,591 miles
- 2021 – 119,427 miles
- 2020 – 119,219 miles
- 2019 – 119,138 miles
- 2018 – 118,898 miles
- 2017 – 118,665 miles
- 2016 – 114,984 miles
- 2015 – 114,172 miles
- 2014 – 107,882 miles
- 2013 – 106,981 miles
- 2012 – 106,310 miles
- 2011 – 105,923 miles
- 2010 – 104,373 miles
- 2009 – 103,824 miles
- 2008 – 103,387 miles
- 2007 – 103,262 miles
- 2006 – 100,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,466 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
31 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,466 miles (+257)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 121,466 miles
- Test number
- 736322267899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,209 miles (+930)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 121,209 miles
- Test number
- 454398658918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,279 miles (+407)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 120,279 miles
- Test number
- 223670762025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,872 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 119,872 miles
- Test number
- 614209857127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,871 miles (+280)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,871 miles
- Test number
- 980720627153
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,591 miles (+164)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 119,591 miles
- Test number
- 443986661409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,427 miles (+208)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 119,427 miles
- Test number
- 562605729068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 119,219 miles
- Test number
- 441911547239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,219 miles (+81)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,219 miles
- Test number
- 804517222577
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass119,138 miles (+240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 119,138 miles
- Test number
- 270825442163
- AdvisoryO/s/r inner wing corroded around grommet
Pass118,898 miles (+233)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 118,898 miles
- Test number
- 183579771208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,665 miles (+3,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 118,665 miles
- Test number
- 363471690458
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass114,984 miles (+812)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 114,984 miles
- Test number
- 386085660127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,172 miles (+6,290)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 114,172 miles
- Test number
- 477875595128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,882 miles1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,882 miles
- Test number
- 599713284118
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGenral vehicle corrosion in keeping with age
- NoteNear side rear and offside front side lights dim
- NoteOffside hand brake cable cover split and corroded
Pass107,882 miles (+901)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 107,882 miles
- Test number
- 965553984152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGenral vehicle corrosion in keeping with age
- NoteNear side rear and offside front side lights dim
- NoteOffside hand brake cable cover split and corroded
Pass106,981 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 106,981 miles
- Test number
- 297062183471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail106,973 miles (+663)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,973 miles
- Test number
- 566999373184
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass106,310 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 106,310 miles
- Test number
- 569259372101
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail106,309 miles (+386)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,309 miles
- Test number
- 275549572457
- DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass105,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 105,923 miles
- Test number
- 438396081156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,923 miles (+1,550)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,923 miles
- Test number
- 846276781164
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass104,373 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 104,373 miles
- Test number
- 254534680133
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail104,373 miles (+549)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,373 miles
- Test number
- 534304480102
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail103,824 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,824 miles
- Test number
- 333011989113
- Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass103,824 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 103,824 miles
- Test number
- 760801289195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,387 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,387 miles
- Test number
- 663238008219
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass103,387 miles (+125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 103,387 miles
- Test number
- 670408408267
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass103,262 miles (+2,568)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 103,262 miles
- Test number
- 253430767281
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass100,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 100,694 miles
- Test number
- 783896856248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,694 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,694 miles
- Test number
- 484096156243
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteRear n/s and o/s shocks corroded
Questions about LBC 88
- What vehicle is registration LBC 88 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show LBC 88 on a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does LBC 88 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LBC 88 is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LBC 88?
- The MOT on LBC 88 is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LBC 88 done?
- LBC 88 was recorded at 121,466 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,049 miles a year.
- Has LBC 88 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LBC 88 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LBC 88 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 LBC 88 find?
- LBC 88 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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