Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LD08 BWCMOT history
LD08 BWC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 164,678 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 BWC
- 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
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 BWC was last recorded at 164,678 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 19,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,406 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19,272 miles
- Average per year
- 9,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,678 miles
- 2025 – 145,406 miles
- 2024 – 127,793 miles
- 2023 – 112,426 miles
- 2022 – 96,139 miles
- 2021 – 88,712 miles
- 2020 – 80,296 miles
- 2019 – 76,278 miles
- 2018 – 71,254 miles
- 2017 – 67,132 miles
- 2016 – 62,974 miles
- 2015 – 56,855 miles
- 2014 – 50,726 miles
- 2013 – 42,836 miles
- 2012 – 35,589 miles
- 2011 – 28,469 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,678 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,678 miles (+19,272)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 164,678 miles
- Test number
- 726306949585
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass145,406 miles (+17,613)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 145,406 miles
- Test number
- 208360156508
- MinorNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 127,793 miles
- Test number
- 629555945776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,793 miles (+15,367)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,793 miles
- Test number
- 539546293143
- MajorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,426 miles (+79)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 112,426 miles
- Test number
- 145380250507
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,347 miles (+16,208)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,347 miles
- Test number
- 554489138016
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,139 miles (+7,427)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,139 miles
- Test number
- 391498631244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,712 miles (+8,416)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 88,712 miles
- Test number
- 429014665960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,296 miles (+4,018)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 80,296 miles
- Test number
- 833389478676
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,278 miles (+5,024)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 76,278 miles
- Test number
- 137057702754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,254 miles (+4,122)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 71,254 miles
- Test number
- 206115639083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,132 miles (+4,158)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 67,132 miles
- Test number
- 866712812384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,974 miles (+6,119)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 62,974 miles
- Test number
- 757737622495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,855 miles (+6,129)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,855 miles
- Test number
- 567943365057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,726 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,726 miles
- Test number
- 387555464049
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass50,726 miles (+7,890)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,726 miles
- Test number
- 509655364067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,836 miles (+7,247)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,836 miles
- Test number
- 577786053000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,589 miles (+7,120)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 35,589 miles
- Test number
- 388650162010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 28,469 miles
- Test number
- 126587441417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 BWC
- Does LD08 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BWC is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 BWC?
- The MOT on LD08 BWC is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 BWC done?
- LD08 BWC was recorded at 164,678 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
- Has LD08 BWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 BWC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD08 BWC 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 BWC find?
- LD08 BWC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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