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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 MWMMOT history

LD08 MWM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LD08 MWM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,983 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 MWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 MWM was last recorded at 149,983 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 13,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,864 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,119 miles
Average per year
8,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,983 miles
  • 2025 – 136,864 miles
  • 2024 – 116,903 miles
  • 2023 – 102,002 miles
  • 2022 – 88,950 miles
  • 2021 – 77,504 miles
  • 2020 – 76,955 miles
  • 2019 – 74,591 miles
  • 2018 – 71,586 miles
  • 2017 – 67,873 miles
  • 2016 – 62,540 miles
  • 2015 – 55,283 miles
  • 2014 – 45,921 miles
  • 2013 – 37,450 miles
  • 2012 – 29,230 miles
  • 2011 – 20,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,983 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,983 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,983 miles
    Test number
    602807916812
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail149,983 miles (+13,119)1 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,983 miles
    Test number
    983091255941
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass136,864 miles (+19,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,864 miles
    Test number
    704925015889
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass116,903 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    331422397446
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail116,901 miles (+14,899)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,901 miles
    Test number
    417820090564
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,002 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    486559499649
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail101,996 miles (+13,046)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,996 miles
    Test number
    726390643631
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    428445410620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,947 miles (+11,443)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,947 miles
    Test number
    482625822678
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,504 miles (+549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,504 miles
    Test number
    222657775380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres perishing

  11. Pass76,955 miles (+2,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    360274302555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,591 miles (+3,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,591 miles
    Test number
    698335903604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass71,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    529958565176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,586 miles (+81)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    587365766133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail71,505 miles (+3,632)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,505 miles
    Test number
    715401225089
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  16. Pass67,873 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,873 miles
    Test number
    422113719570
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  17. Fail67,805 miles (+5,265)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,805 miles
    Test number
    449611334346
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  18. Pass62,540 miles (+7,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    324612727237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped/worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,283 miles (+9,362)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,283 miles
    Test number
    299244255473
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished, splitting and are worn close to the legal limit

  20. Pass45,921 miles (+8,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    438567974045
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD CESER WIRING BROKEN BRAKE PAD LIGHT STAYS ON DASH

  21. Pass37,450 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,450 miles
    Test number
    249357973092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,230 miles (+9,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,230 miles
    Test number
    167756372019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass20,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,152 miles
    Test number
    779796971006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 MWM

Does LD08 MWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 MWM is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 MWM?
The MOT on LD08 MWM is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 MWM done?
LD08 MWM was recorded at 149,983 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 8,595 miles a year.
Has LD08 MWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 MWM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 MWM 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 MWM find?
LD08 MWM passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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