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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,898 cc

LD08 MWLMOT history

LD08 MWL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

LD08 MWL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,690 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 MWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 MWL was last recorded at 148,690 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 3,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,027 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,663 miles
Average per year
6,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,690 miles
  • 2024 – 145,027 miles
  • 2023 – 141,069 miles
  • 2022 – 135,974 miles
  • 2021 – 130,289 miles
  • 2020 – 126,385 miles
  • 2019 – 116,898 miles
  • 2018 – 111,175 miles
  • 2017 – 102,217 miles
  • 2016 – 94,341 miles
  • 2015 – 87,051 miles
  • 2014 – 81,666 miles
  • 2013 – 71,795 miles
  • 2012 – 64,987 miles
  • 2011 – 46,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,690 miles
    Test number
    856583751202
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail148,690 miles (+3,663)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,690 miles
    Test number
    158541880222
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass145,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,027 miles
    Test number
    165623627893
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail145,027 miles (+3,958)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,027 miles
    Test number
    546656851170
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass141,069 miles (+5,095)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,069 miles
    Test number
    381280526555
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is been under sealed
  6. Pass135,974 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,974 miles
    Test number
    766432684912
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Fail135,974 miles (+5,685)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,974 miles
    Test number
    723424629036
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass130,289 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,289 miles
    Test number
    103837508229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,385 miles (+9,487)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    358386492857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,898 miles (+5,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    634801173793
    • AdvisoryCentral mid section exhaust clamp corroded
  11. Pass111,175 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,175 miles
    Test number
    649748906416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    924256344012
    • 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)
  13. Fail102,217 miles (+7,876)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    206602738952
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
  14. Pass94,341 miles (+7,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    777821711984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass87,051 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    655337095027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,666 miles (+9,871)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,666 miles
    Test number
    887641884022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,795 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    857782793060
    • NoteAdvise(engine oil leak)
    • NoteAdvise(n,s,r tyre unevenly worn)
  18. Fail71,795 miles (+6,808)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    416492693080
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise(engine oil leak)
    • NoteAdvise(n,s,r tyre unevenly worn)
  19. Pass64,987 miles (+18,760)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,987 miles
    Test number
    438755592053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,227 miles
    Test number
    877532391009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 MWL

Does LD08 MWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 MWL is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 MWL?
The MOT on LD08 MWL is valid until 30 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 MWL done?
LD08 MWL was recorded at 148,690 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 6,956 miles a year.
Has LD08 MWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 MWL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 MWL 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 MWL find?
LD08 MWL passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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