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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 CJXMOT history

LD08 CJX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 154,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.

LD08 CJX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
154,586 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 CJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 CJX was last recorded at 154,586 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2014: 104,340 miles, lower than 161,304 miles on 30 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,366 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
2,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,586 miles
  • 2023 – 140,429 miles
  • 2022 – 132,032 miles
  • 2021 – 130,134 miles
  • 2020 – 123,232 miles
  • 2018 – 117,481 miles
  • 2017 – 115,540 miles
  • 2016 – 111,690 miles
  • 2015 – 108,009 miles
  • 2014 – 104,340 miles
  • 2013 – 161,304 miles
  • 2012 – 139,350 miles
  • 2011 – 116,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,586 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,586 miles (+220)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    154,586 miles
    Test number
    143939392926
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail154,366 miles (+13,937)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,366 miles
    Test number
    775125872763
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,429 miles (+8,397)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,429 miles
    Test number
    924440065408
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass132,032 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,032 miles
    Test number
    192510759700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,134 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,134 miles
    Test number
    179739575245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,131 miles (+6,899)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,131 miles
    Test number
    127496853643
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass123,232 miles (+5,751)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    123,232 miles
    Test number
    294440121964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,481 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,481 miles
    Test number
    405089185750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    174944618642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Fail115,540 miles (+3,850)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    441933072391
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass111,690 miles (+3,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    842960054525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass108,009 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,009 miles
    Test number
    838343011049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,340 miles (-56,964)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,340 miles
    Test number
    356282664462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has curb damage to its outer wall
  14. Pass161,304 miles (+21,954)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    161,304 miles
    Test number
    125782243280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,350 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    139,350 miles
    Test number
    889553692045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Fail139,338 miles (+23,037)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,338 miles
    Test number
    176351692057
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass116,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,301 miles
    Test number
    945230571084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD08 CJX

Does LD08 CJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 CJX expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 CJX?
The MOT on LD08 CJX expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 CJX done?
LD08 CJX was recorded at 154,586 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 2,787 miles a year.
Has LD08 CJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 CJX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 CJX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 CJX find?
LD08 CJX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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