Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LD08 DLUMOT history
LD08 DLU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,632 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 144,632 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 DLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 DLU was last recorded at 144,632 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 10,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,272 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,360 miles
- Average per year
- 7,981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,632 miles
- 2025 – 134,272 miles
- 2024 – 121,679 miles
- 2023 – 115,423 miles
- 2022 – 108,657 miles
- 2021 – 100,594 miles
- 2020 – 93,860 miles
- 2019 – 82,183 miles
- 2018 – 71,399 miles
- 2017 – 63,869 miles
- 2016 – 55,913 miles
- 2015 – 48,129 miles
- 2014 – 41,930 miles
- 2013 – 35,744 miles
- 2012 – 29,592 miles
- 2011 – 24,056 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,632 miles
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,632 miles (+10,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 144,632 miles
- Test number
- 579134550818
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass134,272 miles (+30)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 134,272 miles
- Test number
- 701229329520
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear boot spare wheel well corroded above rear subframe
Fail134,242 miles (+12,563)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,242 miles
- Test number
- 119971759250
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre hole in joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear boot spare wheel well corroded above rear subframe
Pass121,679 miles (+6,256)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 121,679 miles
- Test number
- 903672781766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,423 miles (+6,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 115,423 miles
- Test number
- 954069177684
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass108,657 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 108,657 miles
- Test number
- 800089419692
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail108,657 miles (+8,063)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,657 miles
- Test number
- 604896693043
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,594 miles (+6,734)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 100,594 miles
- Test number
- 224521478751
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,860 miles (+11,677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 93,860 miles
- Test number
- 834018523930
- AdvisoryMinor split nearside front anti-roll bar drop link
Pass82,183 miles (+10,784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 82,183 miles
- Test number
- 914331995152
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,399 miles (+7,530)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 71,399 miles
- Test number
- 698556821958
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight bind on wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass63,869 miles (+7,956)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 63,869 miles
- Test number
- 870670630241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,913 miles (+7,784)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 55,913 miles
- Test number
- 220754905453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,129 miles (+6,199)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,129 miles
- Test number
- 557658675013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,930 miles (+6,186)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 41,930 miles
- Test number
- 989829564004
- 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)
Pass35,744 miles (+6,152)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,744 miles
- Test number
- 445180663067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,592 miles (+5,536)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,592 miles
- Test number
- 936821262047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,056 miles
- Test number
- 359531361013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 DLU
- Does LD08 DLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DLU is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 DLU?
- The MOT on LD08 DLU is valid until 9 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 DLU done?
- LD08 DLU was recorded at 144,632 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,981 miles a year.
- Has LD08 DLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 DLU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD08 DLU 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 DLU find?
- LD08 DLU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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