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LB08CBU
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LB08CBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 15 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,954 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,928 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant level very low - topped up- water only
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant level very low - topped up- water only
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,904 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2024 7 Jun 20266 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,319 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,187 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And both rear discs poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And both discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,482 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,702 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,130 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2018 7 Jun 202612 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,408 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2017 7 Jun 20266 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,268 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 7 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,129 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,710 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015 7 Jun 202613 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,260 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014 7 Jun 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,260 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2013 7 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,687 MI
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LB08CBU was registered on 2008-05-21
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