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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LC08 YJBMOT history

LC08 YJB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LC08 YJB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,621 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 YJB
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
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 YJB was last recorded at 87,621 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,189 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,432 miles
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,621 miles
  • 2025 – 86,189 miles
  • 2024 – 82,119 miles
  • 2023 – 79,200 miles
  • 2022 – 76,236 miles
  • 2021 – 73,067 miles
  • 2020 – 70,298 miles
  • 2018 – 65,557 miles
  • 2017 – 52,713 miles
  • 2016 – 46,065 miles
  • 2015 – 38,804 miles
  • 2014 – 33,208 miles
  • 2013 – 26,635 miles
  • 2012 – 20,047 miles
  • 2011 – 15,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,621 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,621 miles (+1,432)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,621 miles
    Test number
    207516756070
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,189 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    651747006815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,188 miles (+4,069)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,188 miles
    Test number
    853006057996
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    584049574464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,119 miles (+2,919)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    531001143206
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,200 miles
    Test number
    597793276281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail79,200 miles (+2,964)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,200 miles
    Test number
    914959009550
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass76,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    496295516186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,236 miles (+3,169)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    552746539844
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    369758229977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,067 miles (+2,769)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    666251834148
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened unsure of the extent of the damage due to coil spring broken, it may need replacing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass70,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    695711341225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,297 miles (+4,740)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,297 miles
    Test number
    466515624292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass65,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    331304027786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail65,557 miles (+186)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    400340726129
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass65,371 miles (+12,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    374145123039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCould not fully inspect the rear coil spring because of the suspension hub

  17. Pass52,713 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,713 miles
    Test number
    277336731580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,065 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,065 miles
    Test number
    935909947623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,804 miles (+5,596)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,804 miles
    Test number
    408526635245
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked on sidewall

  20. Pass33,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,208 miles
    Test number
    416231844265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,208 miles (+6,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,208 miles
    Test number
    558721644248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass26,635 miles (+6,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,635 miles
    Test number
    485436023232
    • NoteCut in nearside front sidewall (not showing cords)

  23. Pass20,047 miles (+5,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,047 miles
    Test number
    687538522286
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass15,018 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,018 miles
    Test number
    899657151261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,051 miles
    Test number
    298420161478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 YJB

Does LC08 YJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 YJB is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 YJB?
The MOT on LC08 YJB is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 YJB done?
LC08 YJB was recorded at 87,621 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has LC08 YJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 YJB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 YJB 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 LC08 YJB find?
LC08 YJB passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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