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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 LMUMOT history

LD08 LMU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LD08 LMU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,519 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LMU was last recorded at 178,519 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 12,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,943 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,576 miles
Average per year
10,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,519 miles
  • 2025 – 165,943 miles
  • 2024 – 151,655 miles
  • 2023 – 139,391 miles
  • 2022 – 126,160 miles
  • 2021 – 105,597 miles
  • 2020 – 95,667 miles
  • 2019 – 74,895 miles
  • 2018 – 56,508 miles
  • 2017 – 49,104 miles
  • 2016 – 40,241 miles
  • 2015 – 29,638 miles
  • 2014 – 24,016 miles
  • 2013 – 20,904 miles
  • 2012 – 18,658 miles
  • 2011 – 13,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,519 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,519 miles
    Test number
    889206048634
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail178,518 miles (+12,575)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,518 miles
    Test number
    124435190528
    • 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass165,943 miles (+14,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,943 miles
    Test number
    990199162884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,655 miles (+12,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,655 miles
    Test number
    486193652736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,391 miles (+13,231)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,391 miles
    Test number
    876839800492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,160 miles (+20,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,160 miles
    Test number
    701144581078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,597 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    782881799254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,667 miles (+20,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    649963611764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass74,895 miles (+18,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,895 miles
    Test number
    588172394139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,508 miles (+7,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    689248756304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass49,104 miles (+8,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    946895430165
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on edge / nearly showing cords and cracking and splitting badly
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking and splitting

  12. Pass40,241 miles (+10,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    892397958055
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres cracking

  13. Pass29,638 miles (+5,622)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,638 miles
    Test number
    127364085400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres cracking

  14. Pass24,016 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,016 miles
    Test number
    487450784070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,904 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,904 miles
    Test number
    757224563030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,898 miles (+2,240)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,898 miles
    Test number
    156773363443
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail18,658 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,658 miles
    Test number
    188925972025
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres, treads low at edges.

  18. Pass18,658 miles (+4,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,658 miles
    Test number
    857835072056
    • NoteBoth front tyres, treads low at edges.

  19. Pass13,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,919 miles
    Test number
    517523271063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 LMU

Does LD08 LMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LMU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LMU?
The MOT on LD08 LMU is valid until 28 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 LMU done?
LD08 LMU was recorded at 178,519 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 10,997 miles a year.
Has LD08 LMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LMU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 LMU 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 LMU find?
LD08 LMU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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