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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 EKMMOT history

LD08 EKM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LD08 EKM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
142,607 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EKM was last recorded at 142,607 miles on 8 May 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,567 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
7,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,607 miles
  • 2025 – 132,940 miles
  • 2024 – 123,142 miles
  • 2023 – 111,891 miles
  • 2022 – 98,486 miles
  • 2021 – 91,456 miles
  • 2020 – 84,156 miles
  • 2019 – 72,130 miles
  • 2018 – 66,481 miles
  • 2017 – 61,378 miles
  • 2016 – 52,637 miles
  • 2015 – 46,179 miles
  • 2014 – 38,810 miles
  • 2013 – 33,207 miles
  • 2012 – 28,153 miles
  • 2011 – 22,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,607 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,607 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,607 miles
    Test number
    185182595851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,567 miles (+9,627)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,567 miles
    Test number
    453134502353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,940 miles (+9,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,940 miles
    Test number
    735403084815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,142 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,142 miles
    Test number
    146805978125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail122,961 miles (+11,070)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,961 miles
    Test number
    757757803539
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,891 miles (+13,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,891 miles
    Test number
    449947779376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,486 miles (+7,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    557784270278
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass91,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    456241567880
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail91,456 miles (+7,300)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    450594880045
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass84,156 miles (+12,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    247124437558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,130 miles (+5,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,130 miles
    Test number
    886107801182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    892931747660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,481 miles (+5,103)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    875081468704
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass61,378 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    736404503037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,637 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    799068070022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,179 miles (+7,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    717018755067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass38,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    887481884004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,810 miles (+5,603)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    936571884083
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass33,207 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    629669873051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,142 miles (+2,989)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,142 miles
    Test number
    909118373018
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner tread worn bald

  21. Pass28,153 miles (+5,273)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,153 miles
    Test number
    898651162080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking around tread area but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

  22. Pass22,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,880 miles
    Test number
    738697661029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LD08 EKM

Does LD08 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EKM is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EKM?
The MOT on LD08 EKM is valid until 7 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 EKM done?
LD08 EKM was recorded at 142,607 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,894 miles a year.
Has LD08 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EKM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 EKM 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 EKM find?
LD08 EKM passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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