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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 LMXMOT history

LD08 LMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LD08 LMX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,961 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LMX was last recorded at 105,961 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,961 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,961 miles
  • 2025 – 101,364 miles
  • 2024 – 96,544 miles
  • 2023 – 90,561 miles
  • 2022 – 85,060 miles
  • 2021 – 79,369 miles
  • 2020 – 75,012 miles
  • 2019 – 70,156 miles
  • 2018 – 64,583 miles
  • 2017 – 58,475 miles
  • 2016 – 52,526 miles
  • 2015 – 47,657 miles
  • 2014 – 40,285 miles
  • 2013 – 33,415 miles
  • 2012 – 25,119 miles
  • 2011 – 17,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing bald on the edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,961 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    262072483967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing bald on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail105,961 miles (+4,597)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    588641023953
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing bald on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass101,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,364 miles
    Test number
    536024302832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail101,364 miles (+4,820)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,364 miles
    Test number
    821543388233
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass96,544 miles (+5,983)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,544 miles
    Test number
    166567977514
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit has condensation in
  6. Pass90,561 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,561 miles
    Test number
    960830287717
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the edges
  7. Fail90,561 miles (+5,501)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,561 miles
    Test number
    910302812923
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the edges
  8. Pass85,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    308827612601
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail85,060 miles (+5,691)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    447085812836
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass79,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    846537316326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,369 miles (+4,357)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    678870110536
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass75,012 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,012 miles
    Test number
    800089049143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,156 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    700114019737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,583 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,583 miles
    Test number
    678625532978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,475 miles (+5,949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,475 miles
    Test number
    785165914950
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 195/65 H15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySERVICE warning
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre walls perished
  16. Pass52,526 miles (+4,869)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    455865740439
    • Advisory2 nails in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing on outer wall
  17. Pass47,657 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    676369875070
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres cracking / offside front tyre worn down on edges
  18. Fail47,657 miles (+7,372)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    819299675093
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres cracking / offside front tyre worn down on edges
  19. Pass40,285 miles (+6,870)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,285 miles
    Test number
    296641984032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish
  20. Pass33,415 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,415 miles
    Test number
    508710583081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Fail33,412 miles (+8,293)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,412 miles
    Test number
    177200783063
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass25,119 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,119 miles
    Test number
    608828462024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,872 miles
    Test number
    179928761442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 LMX

Does LD08 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LMX is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LMX?
The MOT on LD08 LMX is valid until 5 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 LMX done?
LD08 LMX was recorded at 105,961 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,848 miles a year.
Has LD08 LMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LMX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 LMX 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 LMX find?
LD08 LMX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre is wearing bald on the edges, and 2 more.

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