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2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LB08LPU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 19 May 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 147,760 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027 15 Jun 202619 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 140,870 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,709 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2025 15 Jun 202610 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,749 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- heat shield loose over rear exh box
12 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- heat shield loose over rear exh box
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,106 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2023 15 Jun 202613 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,106 MI
15 Jun 20269 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,093 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2022 15 Jun 20264 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,751 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2021 15 Jun 20262 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,498 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020 15 Jun 202617 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,817 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays and engine covers fitted
- Central Exhaust clamp corroded
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,681 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear slight brake bind
- Central exhaust clamp corroded but still secure
- Nearside Front brake slight bind
- Offside Front tyre cut but not exposing cords
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,922 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- middle exhaust sleeve corroded
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded outer surface (3.5.1i)
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,900 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016 15 Jun 202629 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,489 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,008 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014 15 Jun 202622 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,478 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 15 Jun 202622 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
24 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,926 MI
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LB08LPU was registered on 2008-06-30
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