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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LD08 FWSMOT history

LD08 FWS is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LD08 FWS white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,152 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 FWS was last recorded at 179,152 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 4,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,925 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,227 miles
Average per year
9,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,152 miles
  • 2025 – 174,925 miles
  • 2024 – 168,915 miles
  • 2023 – 162,547 miles
  • 2022 – 155,358 miles
  • 2021 – 150,133 miles
  • 2020 – 145,274 miles
  • 2019 – 140,896 miles
  • 2018 – 135,217 miles
  • 2017 – 123,879 miles
  • 2016 – 113,906 miles
  • 2015 – 97,486 miles
  • 2014 – 73,942 miles
  • 2013 – 54,786 miles
  • 2012 – 44,553 miles
  • 2011 – 35,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,152 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber damp
  • AdvisoryNearside handbrake poor effort
  • AdvisoryExhaust blowing slightly

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower wishbone balljoint securing washer/spacer cracked but secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,152 miles (+4,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,152 miles
    Test number
    284194997658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake poor effort
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing slightly

  2. Pass174,925 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    174,925 miles
    Test number
    175395821346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail174,918 miles (+6,003)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,918 miles
    Test number
    608535197554
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads worn VERY CLOSE on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of rear pads worn VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass168,915 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,915 miles
    Test number
    130906815731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wishbone balljoint securing washer/spacer cracked but secure

  5. Fail168,913 miles (+6,366)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,913 miles
    Test number
    255327274234
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wishbone balljoint securing washer/spacer cracked but secure

  6. Pass162,547 miles (+7,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    162,547 miles
    Test number
    982398094026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass155,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,358 miles
    Test number
    174358792406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,358 miles (+5,225)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,358 miles
    Test number
    407978463068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass150,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,133 miles
    Test number
    195592788558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail150,133 miles (+4,859)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,133 miles
    Test number
    363275703325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass145,274 miles (+4,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    145,274 miles
    Test number
    824181099985
    • AdvisoryFull under tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

  12. Pass140,896 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    140,896 miles
    Test number
    591511286204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,217 miles (+11,338)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,217 miles
    Test number
    252744128409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,879 miles (+9,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,879 miles
    Test number
    588391040442
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

  15. Pass113,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,906 miles
    Test number
    637144118472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,906 miles (+16,420)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,906 miles
    Test number
    507637121215
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass97,486 miles (+23,544)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,486 miles
    Test number
    987793155110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,942 miles (+19,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,942 miles
    Test number
    408422044163
    • NoteWear to rear brake pads - o/s on wear limit

  19. Pass54,786 miles (+10,233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,786 miles
    Test number
    617857243012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,553 miles (+8,739)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,553 miles
    Test number
    289704842042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,814 miles
    Test number
    206717251054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 FWS

Does LD08 FWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 FWS is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FWS?
The MOT on LD08 FWS is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 FWS done?
LD08 FWS was recorded at 179,152 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 9,483 miles a year.
Has LD08 FWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FWS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 FWS 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 FWS find?
LD08 FWS passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorber damp; nearside handbrake poor effort; exhaust blowing slightly.

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