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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 FWXMOT history

LD08 FWX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LD08 FWX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,677 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 FWX was last recorded at 158,677 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,677 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,677 miles
  • 2024 – 151,640 miles
  • 2023 – 145,328 miles
  • 2022 – 142,607 miles
  • 2021 – 134,856 miles
  • 2020 – 128,862 miles
  • 2019 – 126,681 miles
  • 2018 – 123,328 miles
  • 2017 – 115,225 miles
  • 2016 – 104,048 miles
  • 2015 – 91,327 miles
  • 2014 – 77,024 miles
  • 2013 – 62,498 miles
  • 2012 – 49,651 miles
  • 2011 – 35,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,677 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,677 miles
    Test number
    472904710868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail158,677 miles (+7,037)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,677 miles
    Test number
    963095016494
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass151,640 miles (+6,312)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,640 miles
    Test number
    887228349108
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,328 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,328 miles
    Test number
    958777287112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,282 miles (+2,675)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,282 miles
    Test number
    379563259630
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,607 miles (+7,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,607 miles
    Test number
    889205595559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,856 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,856 miles
    Test number
    132203302264
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail134,855 miles (+5,993)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,855 miles
    Test number
    422711844351
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass128,862 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,862 miles
    Test number
    277690550898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,681 miles (+3,353)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,681 miles
    Test number
    135785519547
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass123,328 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,328 miles
    Test number
    593964190451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,316 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,316 miles
    Test number
    397547998713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,225 miles (+11,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,225 miles
    Test number
    858426137734
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  14. Pass104,048 miles (+12,721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,048 miles
    Test number
    756211010979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryObjects removed from view
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish on side wall
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges

  15. Pass91,327 miles (+14,303)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,327 miles
    Test number
    627596635083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass77,024 miles (+14,526)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    818635934041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low 3 mm

  17. Pass62,498 miles (+12,847)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    975446133062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,651 miles (+14,251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    258115042035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low

  19. Pass35,400 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    855473851042
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to wear block

Questions about LD08 FWX

Does LD08 FWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 FWX is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FWX?
The MOT on LD08 FWX is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 FWX done?
LD08 FWX was recorded at 158,677 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 8,407 miles a year.
Has LD08 FWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FWX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 FWX 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 FWX find?
LD08 FWX passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17, and 3 more.

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