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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 BWAMOT history

LD08 BWA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LD08 BWA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,162 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BWA was last recorded at 177,162 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 5,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,607 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,555 miles
Average per year
8,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,162 miles
  • 2025 – 171,607 miles
  • 2024 – 168,950 miles
  • 2023 – 162,223 miles
  • 2022 – 151,924 miles
  • 2021 – 141,662 miles
  • 2020 – 137,921 miles
  • 2019 – 131,291 miles
  • 2018 – 120,973 miles
  • 2017 – 110,794 miles
  • 2016 – 101,114 miles
  • 2015 – 93,472 miles
  • 2014 – 82,798 miles
  • 2013 – 71,606 miles
  • 2012 – 58,545 miles
  • 2011 – 45,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,162 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,162 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,162 miles
    Test number
    234382502034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,607 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,607 miles
    Test number
    133927939369
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail171,571 miles (+2,621)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,571 miles
    Test number
    534156975850
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass168,950 miles (+6,727)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,950 miles
    Test number
    328440558544
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,223 miles
    Test number
    563866453271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail162,223 miles (+10,299)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,223 miles
    Test number
    944906532451
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,924 miles
    Test number
    120842942237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail151,921 miles (+10,259)1 dangerous6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,921 miles
    Test number
    763183318440
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass141,662 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,662 miles
    Test number
    845047980168
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
    • AdvisorySome wear to front tyres

  10. Fail141,662 miles (+3,741)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,662 miles
    Test number
    551293121838
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
    • AdvisorySome wear to front tyres

  11. Pass137,921 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,921 miles
    Test number
    439545463027
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail137,919 miles (+6,628)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,919 miles
    Test number
    775575512796
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass131,291 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,291 miles
    Test number
    420875020802
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail131,291 miles (+10,318)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,291 miles
    Test number
    176278037256
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass120,973 miles (+10,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,973 miles
    Test number
    480971453311
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass110,794 miles (+9,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,794 miles
    Test number
    324678288219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass101,114 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    700553787501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,107 miles (+7,635)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    685854974914
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass93,472 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    505157575068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,465 miles (+10,667)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,465 miles
    Test number
    577172275032
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass82,798 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,798 miles
    Test number
    468939174081
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail82,798 miles (+11,192)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,798 miles
    Test number
    566549374098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass71,606 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,606 miles
    Test number
    867123053063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency just within limits
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in treads
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail71,606 miles (+13,061)1 dangerous2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,606 miles
    Test number
    159481353045
    • DangerousNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency just within limits
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in treads
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass58,545 miles (+12,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    226734852085
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass45,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    946553661063
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 BWA

Does LD08 BWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BWA is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BWA?
The MOT on LD08 BWA is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 BWA done?
LD08 BWA was recorded at 177,162 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,822 miles a year.
Has LD08 BWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BWA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 BWA 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 BWA find?
LD08 BWA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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