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Volkswagen Jetta

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LR08 FBXMOT history

LR08 FBX is a black petrol Volkswagen Jetta first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LR08 FBX black Volkswagen Jetta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,416 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FBX was last recorded at 125,416 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2015: 57,027 miles, lower than 57,658 miles on 29 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,412 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,416 miles
  • 2025 – 124,877 miles
  • 2024 – 121,111 miles
  • 2023 – 116,329 miles
  • 2021 – 111,868 miles
  • 2020 – 106,247 miles
  • 2019 – 101,012 miles
  • 2018 – 91,383 miles
  • 2017 – 83,409 miles
  • 2016 – 68,635 miles
  • 2015 – 57,027 miles
  • 2014 – 55,090 miles
  • 2013 – 45,405 miles
  • 2012 – 38,352 miles
  • 2011 – 31,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,416 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Advise tyre sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,416 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,416 miles
    Test number
    798366936179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,412 miles (+535)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    285157537984
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,877 miles (+3,766)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,877 miles
    Test number
    817918198925
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,111 miles (+1,772)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,111 miles
    Test number
    503832230662
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail119,339 miles (+3,010)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    329746215245
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,329 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,329 miles
    Test number
    895068784089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,326 miles (+4,458)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    890658067777
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass111,868 miles (+5,621)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,868 miles
    Test number
    172787178505
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass106,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,247 miles
    Test number
    340305255887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail106,247 miles (+5,235)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,247 miles
    Test number
    176598288907
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass101,012 miles (+9,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    326506843850
    • AdvisoryCreaking noise heard from steering rack

  12. Pass91,383 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    965564018192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,362 miles (+7,953)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    131291402456
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected caliper seized (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass83,409 miles (+512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,409 miles
    Test number
    737230304175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Advise tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail82,897 miles (+14,262)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,897 miles
    Test number
    973639232213
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Advise tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,635 miles (+11,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    473708777482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Advise sidewall damaged

  17. Pass57,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    833484468594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,027 miles (-631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    413003659285
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass57,658 miles (+2,568)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    387919045143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass55,090 miles (+9,685)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    809715724195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass45,405 miles (+7,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    278636113498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass38,352 miles (+7,348)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,352 miles
    Test number
    619248492047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail31,004 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    166459681097
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass31,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    187269781032
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 FBX

Does LR08 FBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FBX is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FBX?
The MOT on LR08 FBX is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FBX done?
LR08 FBX was recorded at 125,416 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,388 miles a year.
Has LR08 FBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FBX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 FBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 FBX find?
LR08 FBX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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