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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 MWAMOT history

LD08 MWA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LD08 MWA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,426 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 MWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 MWA was last recorded at 163,426 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 9,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,991 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,435 miles
Average per year
6,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,426 miles
  • 2024 – 153,991 miles
  • 2023 – 150,301 miles
  • 2022 – 144,733 miles
  • 2021 – 140,662 miles
  • 2020 – 136,800 miles
  • 2019 – 131,573 miles
  • 2018 – 127,641 miles
  • 2017 – 123,180 miles
  • 2016 – 116,712 miles
  • 2015 – 107,391 miles
  • 2014 – 99,439 miles
  • 2013 – 90,000 miles
  • 2012 – 81,675 miles
  • 2011 – 72,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,426 miles

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.

  • Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,426 miles (+9,435)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,426 miles
    Test number
    739800594142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,991 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,991 miles
    Test number
    709730410687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,301 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,301 miles
    Test number
    484519114616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,733 miles (+4,071)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,733 miles
    Test number
    393415809116
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass140,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,662 miles
    Test number
    298890334903
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail140,662 miles (+3,862)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,662 miles
    Test number
    495813897899
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Sleeve Snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass136,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,800 miles
    Test number
    680943933359
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail136,796 miles (+5,223)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,796 miles
    Test number
    805477369368
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass131,573 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,573 miles
    Test number
    599426841619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,641 miles (+4,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,641 miles
    Test number
    732906992542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged
  11. Pass123,180 miles (+6,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,180 miles
    Test number
    432807544120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass116,712 miles (+9,321)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    687140469836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    179564885096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,391 miles (+7,952)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    156774585488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass99,439 miles (+9,439)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,439 miles
    Test number
    697237584025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,000 miles (+8,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,000 miles
    Test number
    657792893053
    • NoteFront discs deterioating
  17. Pass81,675 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,675 miles
    Test number
    275375592030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    125699261494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 MWA

Does LD08 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 MWA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 MWA?
The MOT on LD08 MWA is valid until 5 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 MWA done?
LD08 MWA was recorded at 163,426 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,136 miles a year.
Has LD08 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 MWA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 MWA 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 MWA find?
LD08 MWA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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