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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 OHUMOT history

LD08 OHU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LD08 OHU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
178,800 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 OHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 OHU was last recorded at 178,800 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 8,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,233 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,567 miles
Average per year
8,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,800 miles
  • 2025 – 170,233 miles
  • 2024 – 150,942 miles
  • 2023 – 139,625 miles
  • 2022 – 130,937 miles
  • 2021 – 123,409 miles
  • 2020 – 116,684 miles
  • 2019 – 109,729 miles
  • 2018 – 103,109 miles
  • 2017 – 96,905 miles
  • 2016 – 89,001 miles
  • 2015 – 79,954 miles
  • 2014 – 70,949 miles
  • 2013 – 61,493 miles
  • 2012 – 55,956 miles
  • 2011 – 51,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,800 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Undertray fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,800 miles (+8,567)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    178,800 miles
    Test number
    728789163104
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass170,233 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,233 miles
    Test number
    850278255895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail170,233 miles (+19,291)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,233 miles
    Test number
    896184604538
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass150,942 miles (+11,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    150,942 miles
    Test number
    729650986710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear calliper arm partially seizing park brake

  5. Pass139,625 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,625 miles
    Test number
    828696405950
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some components

  6. Fail139,618 miles (+8,681)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,618 miles
    Test number
    230994173235
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth parkbrake performances low
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass130,937 miles (+7,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,937 miles
    Test number
    750761962601
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear D Bush pins deteriorated but not weakened

  8. Pass123,409 miles (+6,725)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,409 miles
    Test number
    547279993788
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass116,684 miles (+6,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,684 miles
    Test number
    434357902841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,729 miles
    Test number
    619851782872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail109,729 miles (+6,620)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,729 miles
    Test number
    775228432527
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass103,109 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,109 miles
    Test number
    979731813587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail103,085 miles (+6,180)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,085 miles
    Test number
    347944918829
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass96,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    663640827673
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

  15. Fail96,905 miles (+7,904)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    518324466139
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

  16. Pass89,001 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,001 miles
    Test number
    326769987939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,954 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,954 miles
    Test number
    318041205169
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail79,954 miles (+9,005)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,954 miles
    Test number
    208721905174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass70,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    367509094085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,949 miles (+9,456)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    445288994063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,493 miles (+5,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    197084283097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass55,956 miles (+4,277)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,956 miles
    Test number
    747311602133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper split but still clearing screen

  23. Pass51,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,679 miles
    Test number
    895559581065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 OHU

Does LD08 OHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 OHU is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 OHU?
The MOT on LD08 OHU is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 OHU done?
LD08 OHU was recorded at 178,800 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 8,372 miles a year.
Has LD08 OHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 OHU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 OHU 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 OHU find?
LD08 OHU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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