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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 EJOMOT history

LD08 EJO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LD08 EJO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
152,342 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EJO
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
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 EJO was last recorded at 152,342 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,429 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,913 miles
Average per year
7,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,342 miles
  • 2024 – 150,429 miles
  • 2023 – 145,851 miles
  • 2022 – 142,228 miles
  • 2021 – 140,966 miles
  • 2020 – 138,861 miles
  • 2019 – 130,682 miles
  • 2018 – 121,673 miles
  • 2017 – 109,335 miles
  • 2016 – 95,892 miles
  • 2015 – 81,441 miles
  • 2014 – 67,451 miles
  • 2013 – 56,817 miles
  • 2012 – 45,660 miles
  • 2011 – 37,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,342 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (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))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail152,342 miles (+1,913)8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,342 miles
    Test number
    687968771243
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass150,429 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,429 miles
    Test number
    834518106785
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower [inner/outer ] radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower [inner/outer ]radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail150,428 miles (+4,577)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,428 miles
    Test number
    634080185986
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower [inner/outer ] radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower [inner/outer ]radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,851 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,851 miles
    Test number
    717305676626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,228 miles (+1,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,228 miles
    Test number
    803311075774
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass140,966 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,966 miles
    Test number
    904104204013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,861 miles (+8,179)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,861 miles
    Test number
    554656327762
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass130,682 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,682 miles
    Test number
    311686619856
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail130,682 miles (+9,009)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,682 miles
    Test number
    471976905659
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass121,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    873957146457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,673 miles (+12,338)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    758888055444
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass109,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    819482894731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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. Fail109,335 miles (+1)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    634185004520
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail109,334 miles (+13,442)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,334 miles
    Test number
    913729096466
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perishing

  15. Pass95,892 miles (+14,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,892 miles
    Test number
    920464693393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,441 miles (+13,990)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,441 miles
    Test number
    316156585086
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass67,451 miles (+10,634)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,451 miles
    Test number
    527492474079
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front wiper split

  18. Pass56,817 miles (+11,157)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,817 miles
    Test number
    825083973027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,660 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    338742172001
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass45,660 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,660 miles
    Test number
    698552072086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,511 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,511 miles
    Test number
    218272651055
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside sill has damage on outer sill.

Questions about LD08 EJO

Does LD08 EJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 EJO expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EJO?
The MOT on LD08 EJO expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 EJO done?
LD08 EJO was recorded at 152,342 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 7,771 miles a year.
Has LD08 EJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EJO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 EJO 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 EJO find?
LD08 EJO failed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 8 major defects and 9 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, and 14 more.

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