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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 OKLMOT history

LD08 OKL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

LD08 OKL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
119,922 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 OKL
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 OKL was last recorded at 119,922 miles on 12 May 2025, 4,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2016: 50,601 miles, lower than 55,588 miles on 2 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,876 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,046 miles
Average per year
6,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,922 miles
  • 2024 – 115,876 miles
  • 2023 – 108,654 miles
  • 2022 – 98,210 miles
  • 2021 – 94,655 miles
  • 2020 – 89,342 miles
  • 2019 – 78,258 miles
  • 2018 – 68,049 miles
  • 2017 – 61,806 miles
  • 2016 – 50,601 miles
  • 2015 – 50,595 miles
  • 2014 – 45,446 miles
  • 2013 – 21,736 miles
  • 2012 – 33,276 miles
  • 2011 – 25,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    203668588349
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail119,922 miles (+4,046)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    111449526739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,876 miles (+7,222)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,876 miles
    Test number
    611397184013
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,654 miles (+10,444)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,654 miles
    Test number
    358123980548
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,210 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,210 miles
    Test number
    109951934115
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,209 miles (+3,554)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    744941266333
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,655 miles (+5,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,655 miles
    Test number
    950381542243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,342 miles (+11,084)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,342 miles
    Test number
    822071698612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,258 miles
    Test number
    593008940248
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  10. Fail78,258 miles (+10,209)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,258 miles
    Test number
    493933485101
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Pass68,049 miles (+6,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,049 miles
    Test number
    303697123327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass61,806 miles (+11,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,806 miles
    Test number
    390902893016
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

  13. Pass50,601 miles (-4,987)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    711638898696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,588 miles (+4,993)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    881934697052
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass50,595 miles (+5,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    375719075046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass45,446 miles (+23,710)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,446 miles
    Test number
    516568374030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,736 miles
    Test number
    335642873085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,209 miles (+6,933)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    775662473012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,276 miles (+7,405)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,276 miles
    Test number
    549792962094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,871 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,871 miles
    Test number
    218267181064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn slightly

Questions about LD08 OKL

Does LD08 OKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 OKL expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 OKL?
The MOT on LD08 OKL expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 OKL done?
LD08 OKL was recorded at 119,922 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 6,659 miles a year.
Has LD08 OKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 OKL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 OKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 OKL find?
LD08 OKL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 1 advisory: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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