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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 FWRMOT history

LD08 FWR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 254,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LD08 FWR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2025
Mileage
254,634 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 FWR was last recorded at 254,634 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 6,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,938 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,696 miles
Average per year
15,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 254,634 miles
  • 2024 – 247,938 miles
  • 2023 – 242,841 miles
  • 2022 – 220,852 miles
  • 2021 – 215,978 miles
  • 2020 – 205,327 miles
  • 2019 – 196,646 miles
  • 2018 – 178,013 miles
  • 2017 – 151,878 miles
  • 2016 – 128,046 miles
  • 2015 – 103,533 miles
  • 2014 – 79,429 miles
  • 2013 – 57,269 miles
  • 2012 – 38,373 miles
  • 2011 – 34,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail254,634 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Eml on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail254,634 miles (+6,696)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,634 miles
    Test number
    174145627694
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass247,938 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    247,938 miles
    Test number
    963052296895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail247,862 miles (+5,021)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,862 miles
    Test number
    674083258005
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light has damp in
    • AdvisoryNearside sill panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror case damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leaks at engine

  4. Pass242,841 miles (+73)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    242,841 miles
    Test number
    332015339618
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail242,768 miles (+21,916)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,768 miles
    Test number
    362422089842
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Pass220,852 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    220,852 miles
    Test number
    133241873482
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pad wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing missing

  7. Fail220,852 miles (+4,874)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,852 miles
    Test number
    860493704931
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pad wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing missing

  8. Pass215,978 miles (+10,651)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    215,978 miles
    Test number
    490392638053
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension rearmost lower arms deteriorating

  9. Pass205,327 miles (+8,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,327 miles
    Test number
    675468373250
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pads wearing

  10. Pass196,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,646 miles
    Test number
    633656485529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail196,646 miles (+18,633)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,646 miles
    Test number
    813750480701
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass178,013 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    178,013 miles
    Test number
    855113035395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail178,002 miles (+26,124)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,002 miles
    Test number
    826824784144
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass151,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,878 miles
    Test number
    694461340094
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail151,878 miles (+23,832)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,878 miles
    Test number
    904441419617
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre out of shape on inside edge(flat spots)

  16. Pass128,046 miles (+24,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,046 miles
    Test number
    518404204767
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  17. Pass103,533 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,533 miles
    Test number
    197302995012
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has rubber missing from side wall

  18. Fail103,533 miles (+24,104)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,533 miles
    Test number
    887269285056
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has rubber missing from side wall

  19. Pass79,429 miles (+22,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    119151994077
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass57,269 miles (+18,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,269 miles
    Test number
    596424673060
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass38,373 miles (+4,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,373 miles
    Test number
    367777982057
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass34,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    869903851030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 FWR

Does LD08 FWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 FWR expired on 18 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FWR?
The MOT on LD08 FWR expired on 18 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 FWR done?
LD08 FWR was recorded at 254,634 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 15,080 miles a year.
Has LD08 FWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FWR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 FWR 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 FWR find?
LD08 FWR failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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