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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 MWFMOT history

LD08 MWF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LD08 MWF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,157 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 MWF
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
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 MWF was last recorded at 132,157 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,440 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,717 miles
Average per year
6,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,157 miles
  • 2024 – 127,440 miles
  • 2023 – 122,569 miles
  • 2022 – 117,727 miles
  • 2021 – 110,606 miles
  • 2020 – 102,462 miles
  • 2019 – 95,371 miles
  • 2018 – 88,692 miles
  • 2017 – 77,797 miles
  • 2016 – 73,280 miles
  • 2015 – 65,314 miles
  • 2014 – 61,350 miles
  • 2013 – 55,298 miles
  • 2012 – 47,619 miles
  • 2011 – 36,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,157 miles
  • MinorFront Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side repeater lens slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,157 miles (+4,717)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,157 miles
    Test number
    457156010827
    • MinorFront Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass127,440 miles (+7)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,440 miles
    Test number
    365928419652
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOuter Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side repeater lens slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail127,433 miles (+4,864)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,433 miles
    Test number
    468958751106
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOuter Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side repeater lens slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass122,569 miles (+4,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,569 miles
    Test number
    513944350958
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,727 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,727 miles
    Test number
    369498531356
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads sensor damaged

  6. Fail117,707 miles (+7,101)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,707 miles
    Test number
    195824702521
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on due to faulty sensor
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass110,606 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,606 miles
    Test number
    327648816775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,462 miles
    Test number
    835294716418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,462 miles (+7,091)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,462 miles
    Test number
    513153427535
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,371 miles (+6,679)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,371 miles
    Test number
    578525185851
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,692 miles (+10,895)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    555613364615
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  12. Pass77,797 miles (+4,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    239654450770
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass73,280 miles (+7,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,280 miles
    Test number
    235212031344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass65,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    246326855412
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail65,314 miles (+3,964)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    676784655150
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass61,350 miles (+6,052)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,350 miles
    Test number
    237801074413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/S registration light a little dim
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass55,298 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,298 miles
    Test number
    725661073144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished on inner and outer walls
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail55,298 miles (+7,679)1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,298 miles
    Test number
    575641673138
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished on inner and outer walls
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass47,619 miles (+11,597)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,619 miles
    Test number
    165151302190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,022 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,022 miles
    Test number
    586347551035
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD08 MWF

Does LD08 MWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 MWF is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 MWF?
The MOT on LD08 MWF is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 MWF done?
LD08 MWF was recorded at 132,157 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,495 miles a year.
Has LD08 MWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 MWF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 MWF 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 MWF find?
LD08 MWF passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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