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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LD08 FKBMOT history

LD08 FKB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LD08 FKB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,636 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FKB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 FKB was last recorded at 111,636 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,631 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,636 miles
  • 2025 – 109,556 miles
  • 2024 – 108,078 miles
  • 2021 – 100,414 miles
  • 2020 – 97,449 miles
  • 2019 – 83,258 miles
  • 2018 – 69,968 miles
  • 2016 – 56,447 miles
  • 2015 – 56,085 miles
  • 2014 – 53,371 miles
  • 2013 – 47,812 miles
  • 2012 – 43,186 miles
  • 2011 – 33,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,636 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and low (inside edges)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps fadedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and components corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear subframe and all suspension components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,636 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,636 miles
    Test number
    286109409014
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and low (inside edges)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components corroded.
  2. Fail111,631 miles (+2,075)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,631 miles
    Test number
    751878369950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and low (inside edges)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components corroded.
  3. Pass109,556 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,556 miles
    Test number
    155908387994
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and all suspension components corroded.
  4. Fail109,555 miles (+1,477)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,555 miles
    Test number
    588014696922
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and all suspension components corroded.
  5. Pass108,078 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,078 miles
    Test number
    212357823140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail108,048 miles (+7,634)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    946027071437
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass100,414 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    646493310488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,449 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,449 miles
    Test number
    292002858202
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Fail97,449 miles (+14,191)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,449 miles
    Test number
    501078788262
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag at front wheels.
    • AdvisoryOil level high.
  10. Pass83,258 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,258 miles
    Test number
    623911692731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,143 miles (+13,175)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,143 miles
    Test number
    710206875545
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  12. Pass69,968 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    225552991934
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail69,968 miles (+13,521)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    481198809305
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass56,447 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,447 miles
    Test number
    178619984319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    398013065157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,085 miles (+2,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    239553165461
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
  17. Pass53,371 miles (+5,559)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    668494064180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre tread
  18. Pass47,812 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    219458353446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,186 miles (+9,372)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,186 miles
    Test number
    249156862106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,814 miles
    Test number
    405257181085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 FKB

Does LD08 FKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 FKB is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FKB?
The MOT on LD08 FKB is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 FKB done?
LD08 FKB was recorded at 111,636 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
Has LD08 FKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FKB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 FKB 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 FKB find?
LD08 FKB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; both rear tyres perished and low (inside edges), and 3 more.

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