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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 BWEMOT history

LD08 BWE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

LD08 BWE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2024
Mileage
127,343 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BWE was last recorded at 127,343 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 12,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,491 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
12,852 miles
Average per year
8,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,343 miles
  • 2022 – 114,491 miles
  • 2021 – 101,970 miles
  • 2020 – 92,770 miles
  • 2019 – 82,267 miles
  • 2018 – 80,132 miles
  • 2017 – 77,540 miles
  • 2016 – 74,939 miles
  • 2015 – 72,986 miles
  • 2014 – 61,218 miles
  • 2013 – 49,765 miles
  • 2012 – 38,509 miles
  • 2011 – 25,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,343 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front wearing on the inner side on the limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,343 miles (+12,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,343 miles
    Test number
    613308029954
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,491 miles (+12,521)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,491 miles
    Test number
    439735902820
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,970 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    749749505680
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail101,962 miles (+9,192)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,962 miles
    Test number
    578843962565
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass92,770 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    447390044225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,766 miles (+10,499)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    550163881469
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,267 miles (+2,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,267 miles
    Test number
    539329093773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,132 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,132 miles
    Test number
    366166716794
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass77,540 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    514800686363
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front wearing on the inner side on the limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail77,511 miles (+2,572)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,511 miles
    Test number
    410263649689
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine intake pipe splited (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front wearing on the inner side on the limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass74,939 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,939 miles
    Test number
    760561275762
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak turbo union

  12. Pass72,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,986 miles
    Test number
    326233265145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,986 miles (+640)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,986 miles
    Test number
    955283465173
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn bad on inner edge

  14. Pass72,346 miles (+11,128)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,346 miles
    Test number
    266843915123
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges and getting low in tread
    • NoteNSR tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass61,218 miles (+11,453)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,218 miles
    Test number
    288354114453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,765 miles (+11,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,765 miles
    Test number
    109662013101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    379921122145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,509 miles (+13,134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    909581822132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,375 miles
    Test number
    968522761068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 BWE

Does LD08 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 BWE expired on 8 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BWE?
The MOT on LD08 BWE expired on 8 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 BWE done?
LD08 BWE was recorded at 127,343 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 8,260 miles a year.
Has LD08 BWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BWE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 BWE 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 BWE find?
LD08 BWE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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