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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 MWJMOT history

LD08 MWJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

LD08 MWJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
176,549 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 MWJ
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
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 MWJ was last recorded at 176,549 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 6,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,011 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,538 miles
Average per year
11,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,549 miles
  • 2022 – 170,011 miles
  • 2021 – 160,388 miles
  • 2020 – 154,100 miles
  • 2019 – 133,805 miles
  • 2018 – 126,544 miles
  • 2017 – 120,198 miles
  • 2016 – 112,650 miles
  • 2015 – 100,524 miles
  • 2014 – 83,302 miles
  • 2013 – 68,275 miles
  • 2012 – 51,962 miles
  • 2011 – 37,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,549 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryLower rear engine mount bush worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,549 miles (+6,538)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,549 miles
    Test number
    729447258329
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower rear engine mount bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass170,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,011 miles
    Test number
    742059692934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail170,011 miles (+9,623)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,011 miles
    Test number
    542971002628
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass160,388 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,388 miles
    Test number
    881555268055
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail160,388 miles (+6,288)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,388 miles
    Test number
    832957663614
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass154,100 miles (+20,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,100 miles
    Test number
    929629285390
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass133,805 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,805 miles
    Test number
    402439402660
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail133,805 miles (+7,261)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,805 miles
    Test number
    457581580362
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass126,544 miles (+6,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,544 miles
    Test number
    407518266126
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass120,198 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,198 miles
    Test number
    993898715429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,163 miles (+7,513)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    626104397923
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass112,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,650 miles
    Test number
    936543751625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,650 miles (+12,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,650 miles
    Test number
    167197588651
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass100,524 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,524 miles
    Test number
    125643705151
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,524 miles (+17,222)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,524 miles
    Test number
    305740405178
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,302 miles
    Test number
    569496484096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,302 miles (+15,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,302 miles
    Test number
    838766084088
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  18. Pass68,275 miles (+16,313)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,275 miles
    Test number
    299664293024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,962 miles (+14,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    658722302144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass37,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    157137391470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 MWJ

Does LD08 MWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 MWJ expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 MWJ?
The MOT on LD08 MWJ expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 MWJ done?
LD08 MWJ was recorded at 176,549 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 11,152 miles a year.
Has LD08 MWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 MWJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 MWJ 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 MWJ find?
LD08 MWJ failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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