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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 LZRMOT history

LD08 LZR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LD08 LZR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
155,851 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LZR was last recorded at 155,851 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,849 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,851 miles
  • 2024 – 148,215 miles
  • 2023 – 140,163 miles
  • 2022 – 134,182 miles
  • 2021 – 129,825 miles
  • 2020 – 126,724 miles
  • 2019 – 119,197 miles
  • 2018 – 106,567 miles
  • 2017 – 92,765 miles
  • 2016 – 75,697 miles
  • 2015 – 60,018 miles
  • 2014 – 46,628 miles
  • 2013 – 32,677 miles
  • 2012 – 23,280 miles
  • 2011 – 17,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,851 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,851 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,851 miles
    Test number
    639079456074
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail155,849 miles (+7,634)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,849 miles
    Test number
    811636688131
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass148,215 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,215 miles
    Test number
    619830944714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail148,215 miles (+8,052)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,215 miles
    Test number
    754395000911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass140,163 miles (+5,981)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,163 miles
    Test number
    565381075596
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass134,182 miles (+8)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,182 miles
    Test number
    668063004308
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components
  7. Fail134,174 miles (+4,349)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,174 miles
    Test number
    520029392262
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components
  8. Pass129,825 miles (+3,101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,825 miles
    Test number
    399516252598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  9. Pass126,724 miles (+7,527)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,724 miles
    Test number
    890049016162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,197 miles (+12,630)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    784164911803
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass106,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    580858671174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,567 miles (+13,802)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    108997804022
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  13. Pass92,765 miles (+17,068)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    234374854727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,697 miles
    Test number
    862098327326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre split and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre split and perished
  15. Fail75,697 miles (+15,679)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,697 miles
    Test number
    339328581383
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre split and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre split and perished
  16. Pass60,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,018 miles
    Test number
    810420865019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,018 miles (+13,390)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,018 miles
    Test number
    324328553016
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass46,628 miles (+13,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,628 miles
    Test number
    479852054291
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass32,677 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    389842353414
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail32,677 miles (+9,397)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    939082953202
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass23,280 miles (+5,436)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,280 miles
    Test number
    325929862051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre showing cracks
    • NoteOffside front tyre showing cracks
  22. Pass17,844 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,844 miles
    Test number
    335127971026
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

Questions about LD08 LZR

Does LD08 LZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LZR is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LZR?
The MOT on LD08 LZR is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 LZR done?
LD08 LZR was recorded at 155,851 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 9,443 miles a year.
Has LD08 LZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LZR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 LZR 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 LZR find?
LD08 LZR passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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