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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 EEFMOT history

LD08 EEF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 218,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LD08 EEF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
218,172 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EEF
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EEF was last recorded at 218,172 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,172 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,172 miles
  • 2024 – 210,385 miles
  • 2023 – 203,672 miles
  • 2022 – 195,098 miles
  • 2021 – 183,415 miles
  • 2020 – 169,884 miles
  • 2019 – 157,271 miles
  • 2018 – 141,450 miles
  • 2017 – 124,582 miles
  • 2016 – 108,068 miles
  • 2015 – 92,102 miles
  • 2014 – 78,643 miles
  • 2013 – 64,152 miles
  • 2012 – 51,839 miles
  • 2010 – 31,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,172 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    218,172 miles
    Test number
    489748450405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail218,172 miles (+7,787)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,172 miles
    Test number
    248060836654
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass210,385 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    210,385 miles
    Test number
    870877810017
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail210,385 miles (+6,713)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,385 miles
    Test number
    545597687244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,672 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    203,672 miles
    Test number
    807964612067
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail203,672 miles (+8,574)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,672 miles
    Test number
    205516915587
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass195,098 miles (+11,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    195,098 miles
    Test number
    976133310081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass183,415 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,415 miles
    Test number
    805079009787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail183,415 miles (+13,531)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,415 miles
    Test number
    932878830778
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass169,884 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,884 miles
    Test number
    794376237086
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad warning lamp wires damaged
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in brake servo pipe
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail169,884 miles (+12,613)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,884 miles
    Test number
    742334874785
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad warning lamp wires damaged
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in brake servo pipe
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass157,271 miles (+15,821)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,271 miles
    Test number
    740638724692
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass141,450 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,450 miles
    Test number
    779160411482
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

  14. Fail141,450 miles (+16,868)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,450 miles
    Test number
    655081607194
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

  15. Pass124,582 miles (+16,514)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,582 miles
    Test number
    603616229520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass108,068 miles (+15,966)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,068 miles
    Test number
    295344127285
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass92,102 miles (+13,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    611311245048
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tubeless valve stem cracked
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass78,643 miles (+14,491)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,643 miles
    Test number
    419580694248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass64,152 miles (+12,313)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,152 miles
    Test number
    329281983445
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass51,839 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    338322292259
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail51,839 miles (+20,774)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    426951292277
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass31,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,065 miles
    Test number
    480675510383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 EEF

Does LD08 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EEF is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EEF?
The MOT on LD08 EEF is valid until 17 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 EEF done?
LD08 EEF was recorded at 218,172 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 12,466 miles a year.
Has LD08 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EEF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 EEF 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 EEF find?
LD08 EEF passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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