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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 EEAMOT history

LD08 EEA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 174,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LD08 EEA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,813 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EEA was last recorded at 174,813 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 6,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,897 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,916 miles
Average per year
9,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,813 miles
  • 2024 – 167,897 miles
  • 2023 – 157,411 miles
  • 2022 – 149,978 miles
  • 2020 – 145,408 miles
  • 2019 – 130,234 miles
  • 2018 – 111,527 miles
  • 2017 – 103,472 miles
  • 2016 – 92,636 miles
  • 2015 – 80,308 miles
  • 2013 – 59,087 miles
  • 2012 – 51,539 miles
  • 2011 – 43,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,813 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,813 miles (+6,916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,813 miles
    Test number
    721661553583
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass167,897 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,897 miles
    Test number
    358033380542
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Fail167,892 miles (+4,895)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,892 miles
    Test number
    354913730234
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass162,997 miles (+5,586)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,997 miles
    Test number
    955893265330
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass157,411 miles (+7,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,411 miles
    Test number
    540131473945
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass149,978 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,978 miles
    Test number
    189193229877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,408 miles (+15,174)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,408 miles
    Test number
    354296446421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,234 miles (+18,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,234 miles
    Test number
    393853996005
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass111,527 miles (+8,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,527 miles
    Test number
    800747380650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass103,472 miles (+10,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    998534574165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass92,636 miles (+12,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,636 miles
    Test number
    616191914518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass80,308 miles (+21,221)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,308 miles
    Test number
    923603611447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,087 miles (+7,548)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,087 miles
    Test number
    987990113379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,539 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    139927802371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,616 miles (+5,965)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,616 miles
    Test number
    185942372191
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass43,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    745392871143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD08 EEA

Does LD08 EEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EEA is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EEA?
The MOT on LD08 EEA is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EEA done?
LD08 EEA was recorded at 174,813 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 9,070 miles a year.
Has LD08 EEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EEA has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 EEA 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 EEA find?
LD08 EEA passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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