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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 DWGMOT history

LD08 DWG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LD08 DWG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,128 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DWG was last recorded at 96,128 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,213 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,915 miles
Average per year
4,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,128 miles
  • 2025 – 94,213 miles
  • 2024 – 90,075 miles
  • 2023 – 84,353 miles
  • 2022 – 76,680 miles
  • 2021 – 69,514 miles
  • 2020 – 67,613 miles
  • 2019 – 65,483 miles
  • 2018 – 62,148 miles
  • 2017 – 61,163 miles
  • 2016 – 58,265 miles
  • 2015 – 53,288 miles
  • 2014 – 48,473 miles
  • 2013 – 43,916 miles
  • 2012 – 30,936 miles
  • 2011 – 24,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,128 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,128 miles (+1,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,128 miles
    Test number
    388721686254
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass94,213 miles (+4,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,213 miles
    Test number
    126392449497
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,075 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    185084393180
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/F and O/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section and joint. (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail90,075 miles (+5,722)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    761373533936
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/F and O/F (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/F and O/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section and joint. (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass84,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    367109917119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,353 miles (+7,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    577424627042
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass76,680 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    557156499346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,514 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    460878181049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,613 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,613 miles
    Test number
    706499154119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,612 miles (+2,129)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,612 miles
    Test number
    916357357947
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass65,483 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,483 miles
    Test number
    742201505361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,148 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    897530873338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,163 miles (+2,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    676629597520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass58,265 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,265 miles
    Test number
    847796566877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,288 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    705199885099
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass53,288 miles (+4,815)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    769659485054
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass48,473 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,473 miles
    Test number
    967331174001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,916 miles (+12,980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,916 miles
    Test number
    575719783053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,936 miles (+6,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,936 miles
    Test number
    387123592060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,335 miles
    Test number
    127693041458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 DWG

Does LD08 DWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DWG is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DWG?
The MOT on LD08 DWG is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DWG done?
LD08 DWG was recorded at 96,128 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
Has LD08 DWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DWG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 DWG 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 DWG find?
LD08 DWG passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides); oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides).

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