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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 HFJMOT history

LD08 HFJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LD08 HFJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
162,555 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 HFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 HFJ was last recorded at 162,555 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 8,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,229 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,326 miles
Average per year
9,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,555 miles
  • 2024 – 154,229 miles
  • 2023 – 139,928 miles
  • 2022 – 132,867 miles
  • 2021 – 121,578 miles
  • 2020 – 111,483 miles
  • 2019 – 98,764 miles
  • 2018 – 89,698 miles
  • 2017 – 79,810 miles
  • 2016 – 68,817 miles
  • 2015 – 59,435 miles
  • 2014 – 56,130 miles
  • 2013 – 46,384 miles
  • 2012 – 36,312 miles
  • 2011 – 30,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,555 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,555 miles
    Test number
    564490285177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail162,555 miles (+8,326)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,555 miles
    Test number
    802338452490
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,229 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,229 miles
    Test number
    103890569627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,188 miles (+14,260)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,188 miles
    Test number
    604457236753
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,928 miles (+7,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,928 miles
    Test number
    786684483846
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted prevents full inspection

  6. Pass132,867 miles (+158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,867 miles
    Test number
    668329497039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arm ball joint cover perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail132,709 miles (+11,131)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,709 miles
    Test number
    331220139563
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arm ball joint cover perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass121,578 miles (+10,095)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,578 miles
    Test number
    517280462526
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,483 miles
    Test number
    602051972987
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  10. Fail111,483 miles (+12,719)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,483 miles
    Test number
    435358655138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  11. Pass98,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,764 miles
    Test number
    225714685190
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail98,759 miles (+9,061)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    204527880602
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass89,698 miles (+9,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,698 miles
    Test number
    519691588451
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass79,810 miles (+10,993)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    706156910485
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perishing and worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryBottom of windscreen is cracked, not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass68,817 miles (+9,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    216451325867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to perish 195/65 R15 V
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass59,435 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,435 miles
    Test number
    356528825189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,130 miles (+9,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    987927704171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass46,384 miles (+10,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,384 miles
    Test number
    858708703189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass36,312 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,312 miles
    Test number
    697389802105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    829387091098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 HFJ

Does LD08 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 HFJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 HFJ?
The MOT on LD08 HFJ is valid until 27 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 HFJ done?
LD08 HFJ was recorded at 162,555 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,044 miles a year.
Has LD08 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 HFJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 HFJ 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 HFJ find?
LD08 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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