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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 BWKMOT history

LD08 BWK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LD08 BWK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,027 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BWK was last recorded at 139,027 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 5,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,468 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,559 miles
Average per year
7,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,027 miles
  • 2025 – 133,468 miles
  • 2024 – 122,862 miles
  • 2023 – 112,629 miles
  • 2022 – 101,712 miles
  • 2021 – 94,060 miles
  • 2020 – 88,719 miles
  • 2019 – 83,320 miles
  • 2018 – 77,668 miles
  • 2017 – 69,224 miles
  • 2016 – 58,361 miles
  • 2015 – 54,050 miles
  • 2014 – 48,138 miles
  • 2013 – 39,541 miles
  • 2012 – 32,710 miles
  • 2011 – 26,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,027 miles
    Test number
    256343969623
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,027 miles (+5,559)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,027 miles
    Test number
    391772064492
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,468 miles (+10,606)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,468 miles
    Test number
    271980350812
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,862 miles (+10,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,862 miles
    Test number
    303960562774
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edge

  5. Pass112,629 miles (+10,917)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,629 miles
    Test number
    663325541298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    158498850422
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail101,712 miles (+15)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    916527440745
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail101,697 miles (+7,637)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,697 miles
    Test number
    544995583989
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative cut off and links missing (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification antiroll bar cut off and links missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints and front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perishing and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front poor pattern
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt missing

  9. Pass94,060 miles (+5,341)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,060 miles
    Test number
    198060333188
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    399527106963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,716 miles (+5,396)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    863638080376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,320 miles (+5,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,320 miles
    Test number
    736315317956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass77,668 miles (+8,444)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,668 miles
    Test number
    875740939477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,224 miles (+10,863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    557621067115
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking

  15. Pass58,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    112444763712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail58,361 miles (+4,311)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    985299994178
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  17. Pass54,050 miles (+5,912)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,050 miles
    Test number
    639274835193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass48,138 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,138 miles
    Test number
    135067334181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear dust cover dropped

  19. Fail48,136 miles (+8,595)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,136 miles
    Test number
    487717734123
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear dust cover dropped

  20. Pass39,541 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,541 miles
    Test number
    529488323149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,710 miles (+6,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,710 miles
    Test number
    258739322126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,344 miles
    Test number
    227516721162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 BWK

Does LD08 BWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BWK is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BWK?
The MOT on LD08 BWK is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 BWK done?
LD08 BWK was recorded at 139,027 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,539 miles a year.
Has LD08 BWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BWK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 BWK 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 BWK find?
LD08 BWK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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