Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 LZKMOT history

LD08 LZK is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LD08 LZK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,362 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,289 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LD08 LZK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LZK was last recorded at 124,362 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 8,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,224 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,138 miles
Average per year
6,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,362 miles
  • 2025 – 116,224 miles
  • 2024 – 112,003 miles
  • 2023 – 105,988 miles
  • 2022 – 97,022 miles
  • 2021 – 92,026 miles
  • 2020 – 87,977 miles
  • 2019 – 78,754 miles
  • 2018 – 70,150 miles
  • 2017 – 58,619 miles
  • 2016 – 52,371 miles
  • 2015 – 50,861 miles
  • 2014 – 47,989 miles
  • 2013 – 41,493 miles
  • 2012 – 38,187 miles
  • 2011 – 30,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,362 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,362 miles (+8,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,362 miles
    Test number
    814308350183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass116,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    641699308802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail116,224 miles (+4,221)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    580046481716
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Spring incorrectly fitted. (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,003 miles
    Test number
    384710242249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,003 miles (+6,015)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,003 miles
    Test number
    270225769356
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass105,988 miles (+8,966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,988 miles
    Test number
    204346713132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,022 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    385341462983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,026 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    587568483093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    857280261278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,977 miles (+9,223)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    288951054930
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass78,754 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,754 miles
    Test number
    866366221848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,150 miles (+11,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    730976083601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass58,619 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    903804553074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    585913299696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,371 miles (+1,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    453173045163
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass50,861 miles (+2,872)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,861 miles
    Test number
    406688825092
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  17. Pass47,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,989 miles
    Test number
    756077524074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,989 miles (+6,496)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,989 miles
    Test number
    556914824057
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges

  19. Pass41,493 miles (+3,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,493 miles
    Test number
    358269543018
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass38,187 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,187 miles
    Test number
    965796042073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,967 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    615605771079
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and low tread

Questions about LD08 LZK

Does LD08 LZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LZK is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LZK?
The MOT on LD08 LZK is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 LZK done?
LD08 LZK was recorded at 124,362 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,289 miles a year.
Has LD08 LZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LZK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 LZK 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 LZK find?
LD08 LZK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe corroded.

Related registrations

Browse all LD08L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.