Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LD08 EKLMOT history
LD08 EKL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,906 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 127,906 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,770 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 EKL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 10 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 EKL was last recorded at 127,906 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 13,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,685 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,221 miles
- Average per year
- 6,770 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,906 miles
- 2025 – 114,685 miles
- 2024 – 107,384 miles
- 2023 – 104,729 miles
- 2022 – 90,606 miles
- 2021 – 76,066 miles
- 2020 – 71,866 miles
- 2019 – 66,126 miles
- 2018 – 61,261 miles
- 2017 – 57,147 miles
- 2016 – 52,719 miles
- 2015 – 47,609 miles
- 2014 – 43,284 miles
- 2013 – 39,197 miles
- 2012 – 34,249 miles
- 2011 – 25,088 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,906 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 127,906 miles
- Test number
- 427391982566
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail127,905 miles (+13,220)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,905 miles
- Test number
- 813280360537
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,685 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 114,685 miles
- Test number
- 718837076252
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail114,680 miles (+7,296)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,680 miles
- Test number
- 338794976743
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass107,384 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 107,384 miles
- Test number
- 374020057846
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail107,383 miles (+2,654)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,383 miles
- Test number
- 259059006442
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,729 miles (+14,123)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 104,729 miles
- Test number
- 950593953354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,606 miles (+14,540)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 90,606 miles
- Test number
- 349863458826
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,066 miles (+4,200)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 76,066 miles
- Test number
- 334407698165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,866 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 71,866 miles
- Test number
- 578789509994
- AdvisoryScreen chip
Fail71,864 miles (+5,738)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,864 miles
- Test number
- 261690405708
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear additional position light inoperative
- AdvisoryScreen chip
Pass66,126 miles (+4,865)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,126 miles
- Test number
- 623287926089
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass61,261 miles (+4,114)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 61,261 miles
- Test number
- 333656289544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,147 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 57,147 miles
- Test number
- 688013693637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,137 miles (+4,418)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,137 miles
- Test number
- 262599038323
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass52,719 miles (+5,110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 52,719 miles
- Test number
- 629896083971
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,609 miles (+4,325)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 47,609 miles
- Test number
- 567571615191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,284 miles (+4,087)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 43,284 miles
- Test number
- 207711104102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,197 miles (+4,948)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 39,197 miles
- Test number
- 888292213111
- NoteFront brake pads low
Pass34,249 miles (+9,161)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 34,249 miles
- Test number
- 765858512195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,088 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 25,088 miles
- Test number
- 206348791079
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD08 EKL
- Does LD08 EKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EKL is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 EKL?
- The MOT on LD08 EKL is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 EKL done?
- LD08 EKL was recorded at 127,906 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,770 miles a year.
- Has LD08 EKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 EKL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD08 EKL 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 EKL find?
- LD08 EKL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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