Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,000 cc
LD08 EKBMOT history
LD08 EKB is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 181,139 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,511 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 EKB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 EKB was last recorded at 181,139 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,139 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,511 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 181,139 miles
- 2024 – 162,254 miles
- 2023 – 155,399 miles
- 2022 – 147,880 miles
- 2021 – 137,844 miles
- 2020 – 126,001 miles
- 2019 – 118,640 miles
- 2018 – 106,628 miles
- 2017 – 95,434 miles
- 2016 – 87,050 miles
- 2015 – 78,946 miles
- 2014 – 72,422 miles
- 2013 – 66,436 miles
- 2012 – 57,475 miles
- 2011 – 43,670 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,139 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOuter sills rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear suspension showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight anti freeze leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside mirror glass missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Air bag warning light illuminated intermittently
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,139 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 181,139 miles
- Test number
- 536351288010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills rusty
- AdvisoryRear suspension showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisorySlight anti freeze leak
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion
Fail181,139 miles (+18,885)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,139 miles
- Test number
- 347079115355
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills rusty
- AdvisoryRear suspension showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisorySlight anti freeze leak
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion
Pass162,254 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 162,254 miles
- Test number
- 269405891921
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion forming rear subframe/suspension components
Fail162,254 miles (+6,855)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,254 miles
- Test number
- 226751816327
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion forming rear subframe/suspension components
Pass155,399 miles (+7,519)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 155,399 miles
- Test number
- 858475069509
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAir bag warning light illuminated
Pass147,880 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 147,880 miles
- Test number
- 236746189013
- AdvisoryAir bag warning light intermiittent illumination
Fail147,880 miles (+10,036)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,880 miles
- Test number
- 169696420023
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAir bag warning light intermiittent illumination
Pass137,844 miles (+199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 137,844 miles
- Test number
- 110215006206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
- AdvisoryAir bag warning light illuminated intermittently
Fail137,645 miles (+11,644)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,645 miles
- Test number
- 466232263132
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
- AdvisoryAir bag warning light illuminated intermittently
Pass126,001 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,001 miles
- Test number
- 277974784519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,985 miles (+7,345)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,985 miles
- Test number
- 345182235061
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. due to N/S body damage (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,640 miles (+12,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 118,640 miles
- Test number
- 724547883709
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,628 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 106,628 miles
- Test number
- 856616619381
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail106,615 miles (+11,181)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,615 miles
- Test number
- 733993621492
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner casing exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass95,434 miles (+8,384)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 95,434 miles
- Test number
- 899849683248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on tread
Pass87,050 miles (+8,104)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 87,050 miles
- Test number
- 127890780518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,946 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,946 miles
- Test number
- 345250825415
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S/R tyre starting to crack inbetween treads.
Pass78,946 miles (+6,524)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 78,946 miles
- Test number
- 735230925246
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S/R tyre starting to crack inbetween treads.
Pass72,422 miles (+5,986)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 72,422 miles
- Test number
- 249856714299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,436 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 66,436 miles
- Test number
- 287648723267
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail66,436 miles (+8,961)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,436 miles
- Test number
- 849268623286
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,475 miles (+13,805)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 57,475 miles
- Test number
- 715360402213
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass43,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 43,670 miles
- Test number
- 658120211174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 EKB
- Does LD08 EKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EKB is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 EKB?
- The MOT on LD08 EKB is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 EKB done?
- LD08 EKB was recorded at 181,139 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 9,511 miles a year.
- Has LD08 EKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 EKB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD08 EKB 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 EKB find?
- LD08 EKB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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