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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 AVTMOT history

LD08 AVT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LD08 AVT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,854 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AVT was last recorded at 122,854 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,851 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,854 miles
  • 2025 – 118,411 miles
  • 2024 – 111,751 miles
  • 2023 – 100,123 miles
  • 2022 – 93,288 miles
  • 2021 – 88,625 miles
  • 2020 – 85,256 miles
  • 2019 – 74,735 miles
  • 2018 – 68,634 miles
  • 2017 – 61,920 miles
  • 2016 – 56,455 miles
  • 2015 – 50,999 miles
  • 2014 – 42,491 miles
  • 2013 – 34,549 miles
  • 2012 – 30,849 miles
  • 2011 – 26,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,854 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,854 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,854 miles
    Test number
    873081977806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail122,851 miles (+4,440)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,851 miles
    Test number
    665149448539
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass118,411 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,411 miles
    Test number
    372716897721
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,411 miles (+6,660)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,411 miles
    Test number
    372479606318
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,751 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    484467638264
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail111,749 miles (+11,626)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    238470677305
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass100,123 miles (+6,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,123 miles
    Test number
    958427996683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass93,288 miles (+4,663)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    754034621101
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,625 miles (+3,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,625 miles
    Test number
    802054926035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass85,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,256 miles
    Test number
    945358522661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,252 miles (+10,517)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    701914911195
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  12. Pass74,735 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    746607564159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,080 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,080 miles
    Test number
    392455317074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,634 miles (+6,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,634 miles
    Test number
    941906099526
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass61,920 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    596360645631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,455 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,455 miles
    Test number
    182547846393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,999 miles (+8,508)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,999 miles
    Test number
    138422175427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,491 miles (+7,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,491 miles
    Test number
    976876374009
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass34,549 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,549 miles
    Test number
    836965963027
    • NoteRear brake disks deteriorated

  20. Fail34,549 miles (+3,700)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,549 miles
    Test number
    115505763487
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disks deteriorated

  21. Pass30,849 miles (+4,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,849 miles
    Test number
    918985272061
    • NoteRear brake disks scored

  22. Pass26,110 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,110 miles
    Test number
    747644071095
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

Questions about LD08 AVT

Does LD08 AVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 AVT is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AVT?
The MOT on LD08 AVT is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 AVT done?
LD08 AVT was recorded at 122,854 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,254 miles a year.
Has LD08 AVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AVT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 AVT 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 LD08 AVT find?
LD08 AVT passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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