Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 NVAMOT history

LD08 NVA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LD08 NVA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
152,071 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,265 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LD08 NVA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NVA was last recorded at 152,071 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,886 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,185 miles
Average per year
8,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,071 miles
  • 2024 – 147,886 miles
  • 2023 – 143,874 miles
  • 2022 – 139,149 miles
  • 2021 – 134,115 miles
  • 2020 – 130,943 miles
  • 2019 – 128,491 miles
  • 2018 – 123,685 miles
  • 2017 – 120,308 miles
  • 2016 – 116,782 miles
  • 2015 – 102,958 miles
  • 2014 – 87,599 miles
  • 2013 – 65,360 miles
  • 2012 – 55,096 miles
  • 2011 – 31,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,071 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint clamp broken

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Emissions too clean to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel filter housing corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight buckle , offside rear wheel.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,071 miles (+4,185)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,071 miles
    Test number
    288733667192
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint clamp broken

  2. Pass147,886 miles (+4,012)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,886 miles
    Test number
    733335061708
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,874 miles (+4,725)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,874 miles
    Test number
    738750494728
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp top mounting bolt is loose

  4. Pass139,149 miles (+5,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,149 miles
    Test number
    358475186258
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,115 miles (+3,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    449880548257
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,943 miles (+2,452)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,943 miles
    Test number
    936853746511
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has damage on sidewall
    • AdvisoryO/s headlight light output dimmer than n/s but not considered excessive

  7. Pass128,491 miles (+4,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,491 miles
    Test number
    301754019789
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,685 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,685 miles
    Test number
    621984603229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,308 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,308 miles
    Test number
    301466855693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,782 miles
    Test number
    260698395750
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisorySlight buckle , offside rear wheel.

  11. Fail116,782 miles (+13,824)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,782 miles
    Test number
    869037601161
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisorySlight buckle , offside rear wheel.

  12. Pass102,958 miles (+15,359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,958 miles
    Test number
    483002206124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,599 miles (+13,162)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,599 miles
    Test number
    398139264214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges.

  14. Pass74,437 miles (+9,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,437 miles
    Test number
    298638314077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,360 miles (+10,264)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    795510503201
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front bumper
    • NoteSmall cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

  16. Pass55,096 miles (+12,116)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    997826192205
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perished/cracked.

  17. Pass42,980 miles (+11,230)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,980 miles
    Test number
    178304432013
    • NoteDrivers side rear tyre perishing
    • NoteHeadlamp washer system not working

  18. Pass31,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,750 miles
    Test number
    996964081064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 NVA

Does LD08 NVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 NVA expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NVA?
The MOT on LD08 NVA expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 NVA done?
LD08 NVA was recorded at 152,071 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 8,265 miles a year.
Has LD08 NVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NVA has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LD08 NVA 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 NVA find?
LD08 NVA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LD08N registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.