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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 CJUMOT history

LD08 CJU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

LD08 CJU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
147,166 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 CJU
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
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 CJU was last recorded at 147,166 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 2,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,771 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,395 miles
Average per year
7,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,166 miles
  • 2024 – 144,771 miles
  • 2023 – 143,156 miles
  • 2022 – 141,230 miles
  • 2021 – 138,063 miles
  • 2020 – 13,479 miles
  • 2019 – 129,672 miles
  • 2018 – 124,801 miles
  • 2017 – 115,853 miles
  • 2016 – 104,486 miles
  • 2015 – 96,460 miles
  • 2014 – 86,777 miles
  • 2013 – 77,674 miles
  • 2012 – 60,273 miles
  • 2011 – 43,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,166 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover on link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Could not check rear seat belts due to current rear configuration

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,166 miles (+2,395)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,166 miles
    Test number
    649069109084
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover on link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Could not check rear seat belts due to current rear configuration
  2. Pass144,771 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,771 miles
    Test number
    911336489794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail144,742 miles (+1,586)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,742 miles
    Test number
    888839806147
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass143,156 miles (+1,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,156 miles
    Test number
    833282600208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished
  5. Pass141,230 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,230 miles
    Test number
    204117190184
    • AdvisoryRear Springs Corroded
  6. Pass138,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    831705188090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,032 miles (+124,553)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,032 miles
    Test number
    108952562512
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  8. Pass13,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    13,479 miles
    Test number
    584134844711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,251 miles (+4,579)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,251 miles
    Test number
    952007785669
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  10. Pass129,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    129,672 miles
    Test number
    452190862410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,672 miles (+4,871)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,672 miles
    Test number
    597432132107
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1,00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  12. Pass124,801 miles (+8,948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,801 miles
    Test number
    130191329001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,853 miles (+11,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,853 miles
    Test number
    246132815299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,486 miles (+8,026)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,486 miles
    Test number
    273987013714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,460 miles (+9,683)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    544351033046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,777 miles (+9,103)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,777 miles
    Test number
    117693984152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,674 miles (+17,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,674 miles
    Test number
    416709163113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,273 miles (+16,973)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,273 miles
    Test number
    795254582115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,300 miles
    Test number
    288958671417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 CJU

Does LD08 CJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 CJU expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 CJU?
The MOT on LD08 CJU expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 CJU done?
LD08 CJU was recorded at 147,166 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 7,394 miles a year.
Has LD08 CJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 CJU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 CJU 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 CJU find?
LD08 CJU failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 major defect and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover on link arm; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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