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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 OFUMOT history

LD08 OFU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LD08 OFU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,183 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 OFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 OFU was last recorded at 156,183 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,305 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,878 miles
Average per year
9,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,183 miles
  • 2025 – 154,305 miles
  • 2024 – 152,400 miles
  • 2023 – 149,845 miles
  • 2022 – 147,033 miles
  • 2021 – 139,402 miles
  • 2020 – 130,466 miles
  • 2019 – 116,339 miles
  • 2018 – 101,812 miles
  • 2017 – 86,133 miles
  • 2016 – 68,710 miles
  • 2015 – 52,605 miles
  • 2014 – 36,111 miles
  • 2013 – 31,495 miles
  • 2012 – 25,383 miles
  • 2011 – 17,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,183 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine covers and under shields fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,183 miles (+1,878)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,183 miles
    Test number
    302580669021
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,305 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    154,305 miles
    Test number
    431137255753
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail154,305 miles (+1,905)1 dangerous3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,305 miles
    Test number
    470899850666
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,400 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    152,400 miles
    Test number
    101388688999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,845 miles (+2,812)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,845 miles
    Test number
    346798425718
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,033 miles (+7,631)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,033 miles
    Test number
    277530482347
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass139,402 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,402 miles
    Test number
    598363522355
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted

  8. Fail139,368 miles (+8,902)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,368 miles
    Test number
    465311141411
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted

  9. Pass130,466 miles (+14,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,466 miles
    Test number
    693577034675
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted

  10. Pass116,339 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,339 miles
    Test number
    185974529516
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail116,339 miles (+14,527)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,339 miles
    Test number
    418748278403
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass101,812 miles (+15,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    453182104680
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass86,133 miles (+17,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    282174851574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,710 miles (+16,105)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    884460623597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,605 miles (+16,494)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,605 miles
    Test number
    245454535049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have age related cracks.

  16. Pass36,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    127532144449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,111 miles (+4,616)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    975732044092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass31,495 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,495 miles
    Test number
    167255983420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,383 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,383 miles
    Test number
    525852162064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,382 miles (+7,844)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,382 miles
    Test number
    387741262079
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN INNER EDGE

  21. Pass17,538 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,538 miles
    Test number
    936955871009
    • NoteADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Questions about LD08 OFU

Does LD08 OFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 OFU is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 OFU?
The MOT on LD08 OFU is valid until 11 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 OFU done?
LD08 OFU was recorded at 156,183 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 9,239 miles a year.
Has LD08 OFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 OFU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 OFU 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 OFU find?
LD08 OFU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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