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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 BWPMOT history

LD08 BWP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 190,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LD08 BWP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
190,593 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BWP was last recorded at 190,593 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 6,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,811 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,782 miles
Average per year
10,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,593 miles
  • 2025 – 183,811 miles
  • 2024 – 176,860 miles
  • 2023 – 171,427 miles
  • 2022 – 166,300 miles
  • 2021 – 161,849 miles
  • 2020 – 160,363 miles
  • 2019 – 151,137 miles
  • 2018 – 136,974 miles
  • 2017 – 121,126 miles
  • 2016 – 105,094 miles
  • 2015 – 89,139 miles
  • 2014 – 75,943 miles
  • 2013 – 64,477 miles
  • 2012 – 46,402 miles
  • 2011 – 32,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,593 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

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 absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,593 miles (+6,782)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    190,593 miles
    Test number
    933100151944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Pass183,811 miles (+6,951)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,811 miles
    Test number
    142345215924
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp defective
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorating

  3. Pass176,860 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,860 miles
    Test number
    930323741299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring testable items

  4. Fail176,860 miles (+5,433)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,860 miles
    Test number
    778944222184
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring testable items

  5. Pass171,427 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,427 miles
    Test number
    357324574529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,300 miles (+4,451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,300 miles
    Test number
    315378672037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass161,849 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,849 miles
    Test number
    898929104800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail161,849 miles (+1,486)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,849 miles
    Test number
    523758989640
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass160,363 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,363 miles
    Test number
    270449533898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Fail160,363 miles (+9,226)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,363 miles
    Test number
    782799195582
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  11. Pass151,137 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    151,137 miles
    Test number
    984178790670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail151,133 miles (+14,159)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,133 miles
    Test number
    198842201218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc scored
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear brake

  13. Pass136,974 miles (+15,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,974 miles
    Test number
    732363562386
    • 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)

  14. Pass121,126 miles (+16,032)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,126 miles
    Test number
    225657537473
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass105,094 miles (+15,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    157474348492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass89,139 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    977579765024
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge

  17. Fail89,139 miles (+13,196)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    785108565069
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge

  18. Pass75,943 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,943 miles
    Test number
    109921174406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail75,943 miles (+11,466)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,943 miles
    Test number
    348651474002
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass64,477 miles (+18,075)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    356563773098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,402 miles (+13,665)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,402 miles
    Test number
    359810462060
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass32,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,737 miles
    Test number
    977598261046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LD08 BWP

Does LD08 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BWP is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BWP?
The MOT on LD08 BWP is valid until 14 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 BWP done?
LD08 BWP was recorded at 190,593 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 10,533 miles a year.
Has LD08 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BWP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 BWP 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 BWP find?
LD08 BWP passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15, and 7 more.

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