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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

LD08 BWHMOT history

LD08 BWH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LD08 BWH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,196 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BWH was last recorded at 98,196 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 10,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,534 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,662 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,196 miles
  • 2024 – 87,534 miles
  • 2023 – 81,280 miles
  • 2022 – 72,975 miles
  • 2021 – 71,941 miles
  • 2020 – 70,688 miles
  • 2019 – 68,093 miles
  • 2018 – 63,639 miles
  • 2017 – 60,272 miles
  • 2016 – 53,904 miles
  • 2015 – 48,755 miles
  • 2014 – 43,863 miles
  • 2013 – 37,995 miles
  • 2012 – 31,449 miles
  • 2011 – 24,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,196 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 Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre on 3mm in places and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and cracking/perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,196 miles (+10,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    390775921324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    559928278951
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail87,533 miles (+6,253)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    849260617775
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,280 miles (+8,305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    464875926027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,975 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    913859910193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,941 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    234538410428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm in places and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail71,940 miles (+1,252)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,940 miles
    Test number
    830056417082
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm in places and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass70,688 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    576584489314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,899 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,899 miles
    Test number
    766212183181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,093 miles
    Test number
    136031196239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail68,093 miles (+4,454)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,093 miles
    Test number
    714575255746
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass63,639 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    250173796064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,632 miles (+3,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    275074374209
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass60,272 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,272 miles
    Test number
    318850559226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,904 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,904 miles
    Test number
    266113893001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,755 miles (+4,892)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    258098755043
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass43,863 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,863 miles
    Test number
    556733164048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,995 miles (+6,546)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,995 miles
    Test number
    599763963050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,449 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,449 miles
    Test number
    147279632090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3 ml
  20. Fail31,449 miles (+7,223)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,449 miles
    Test number
    556459432036
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 3 ml
  21. Pass24,226 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,226 miles
    Test number
    896461761046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to distort

Questions about LD08 BWH

Does LD08 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BWH is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BWH?
The MOT on LD08 BWH is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 BWH done?
LD08 BWH was recorded at 98,196 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has LD08 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BWH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 BWH 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 BWH find?
LD08 BWH passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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