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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 EEBMOT history

LD08 EEB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LD08 EEB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
131,919 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EEB was last recorded at 131,919 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,919 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,919 miles
  • 2025 – 117,329 miles
  • 2024 – 110,195 miles
  • 2023 – 104,906 miles
  • 2022 – 98,756 miles
  • 2021 – 93,009 miles
  • 2020 – 88,972 miles
  • 2019 – 78,624 miles
  • 2018 – 68,465 miles
  • 2017 – 58,459 miles
  • 2016 – 48,941 miles
  • 2015 – 40,404 miles
  • 2014 – 33,915 miles
  • 2013 – 28,367 miles
  • 2012 – 23,917 miles
  • 2011 – 19,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,919 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both(rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,919 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,919 miles
    Test number
    953597738974
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail131,919 miles (+14,590)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,919 miles
    Test number
    636110330797
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass117,329 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,329 miles
    Test number
    782020439551
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail117,327 miles (+7,132)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,327 miles
    Test number
    395910042502
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass110,195 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,195 miles
    Test number
    435627365458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,906 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,906 miles
    Test number
    201284822966
    • AdvisoryFront and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail104,906 miles (+6,150)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,906 miles
    Test number
    608726545641
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge. 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Ineffective, vaccum pipe split to pump. (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working On mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass98,756 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,756 miles
    Test number
    291255086932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,009 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,009 miles
    Test number
    609919532019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,972 miles (+10,348)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,972 miles
    Test number
    400260557616
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryHigh pressure diesel pump damp
  11. Pass78,624 miles (+10,159)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    814636844116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass68,465 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    837360618118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,463 miles (+10,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    196659862310
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow servo not working as it should pedal hard (3.3.E.6)
  14. Pass58,459 miles (+9,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    700431286458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,941 miles (+8,537)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    478504219268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,404 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,404 miles
    Test number
    826209765003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,915 miles (+5,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,915 miles
    Test number
    509822274081
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished 195/65R15 91T Conti
  18. Pass28,367 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,367 miles
    Test number
    777476763028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,917 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,917 miles
    Test number
    359767362084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,614 miles
    Test number
    557430351072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 EEB

Does LD08 EEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EEB is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EEB?
The MOT on LD08 EEB is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EEB done?
LD08 EEB was recorded at 131,919 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,366 miles a year.
Has LD08 EEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EEB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 EEB 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 EEB find?
LD08 EEB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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