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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 EDVMOT history

LD08 EDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LD08 EDV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,275 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EDV was last recorded at 183,275 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 23,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,040 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
23,235 miles
Average per year
10,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,275 miles
  • 2024 – 160,040 miles
  • 2023 – 140,171 miles
  • 2022 – 124,372 miles
  • 2021 – 118,061 miles
  • 2020 – 107,931 miles
  • 2019 – 85,987 miles
  • 2018 – 84,419 miles
  • 2017 – 75,986 miles
  • 2016 – 68,178 miles
  • 2015 – 58,908 miles
  • 2014 – 51,445 miles
  • 2013 – 43,201 miles
  • 2012 – 33,677 miles
  • 2011 – 27,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,275 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,275 miles (+23,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,275 miles
    Test number
    991542556301
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass160,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,040 miles
    Test number
    339296195504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail160,040 miles (+19,869)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,040 miles
    Test number
    760946035983
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass140,171 miles5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,171 miles
    Test number
    983841209187
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Fail140,171 miles (+15,799)1 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,171 miles
    Test number
    649815269947
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. Pass124,372 miles (+37)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,372 miles
    Test number
    346947420119
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both side. (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail124,335 miles (+6,274)1 dangerous5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,335 miles
    Test number
    245979806686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both side. (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass118,061 miles (+10,130)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,061 miles
    Test number
    929791103575
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass107,931 miles (+34)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    396010585924
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail107,897 miles (+21,910)1 dangerous5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,897 miles
    Test number
    868799864096
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass85,987 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,987 miles
    Test number
    969420279824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,419 miles (+8,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,419 miles
    Test number
    351269128692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass75,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    732846646493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,986 miles (+7,808)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    692232357171
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both wiper blades slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  15. Pass68,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,178 miles
    Test number
    966048532683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,178 miles (+9,270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,178 miles
    Test number
    307143975595
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass58,908 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,908 miles
    Test number
    599845065010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,445 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,445 miles
    Test number
    306542674087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,201 miles (+9,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,201 miles
    Test number
    939493473043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,677 miles (+6,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,677 miles
    Test number
    536358662051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass27,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,119 miles
    Test number
    945826171078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 EDV

Does LD08 EDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EDV is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EDV?
The MOT on LD08 EDV is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EDV done?
LD08 EDV was recorded at 183,275 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,621 miles a year.
Has LD08 EDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EDV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 EDV 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 EDV find?
LD08 EDV passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front coolant leak; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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