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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 VAHMOT history

LD08 VAH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

LD08 VAH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
149,307 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VAH
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
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VAH was last recorded at 149,307 miles on 13 May 2024, 14,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,764 miles · 12 May 2023
Between the last two tests
14,543 miles
Average per year
9,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,307 miles
  • 2023 – 134,764 miles
  • 2022 – 119,546 miles
  • 2021 – 107,740 miles
  • 2020 – 101,145 miles
  • 2019 – 87,319 miles
  • 2018 – 80,531 miles
  • 2017 – 72,876 miles
  • 2016 – 64,770 miles
  • 2015 – 57,695 miles
  • 2014 – 51,476 miles
  • 2013 – 45,240 miles
  • 2012 – 32,171 miles
  • 2011 – 19,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,307 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight wear both front tyres inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Plastic engine covers & under covers present at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,307 miles (+14,543)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    149,307 miles
    Test number
    744095571066
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass134,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,764 miles
    Test number
    900199196107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail134,764 miles (+15,218)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,764 miles
    Test number
    878871340628
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,546 miles (+11,806)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,546 miles
    Test number
    126735345842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,740 miles (+509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,740 miles
    Test number
    630828871786
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear tyre slight wear
    • AdvisorySlight wear both front tyres inner edges

  6. Fail107,231 miles (+6,086)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    108128230676
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight wear both front tyres inner edges

  7. Pass101,145 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    463557064439
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers & under covers present at time of test

  8. Fail101,085 miles (+13,766)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    480559809644
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers & under covers present at time of test

  9. Pass87,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    298923534197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,319 miles (+6,788)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    823685693604
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass80,531 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    533306745279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,876 miles (+8,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    621831730609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit goodyear 195/65 15 h (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,770 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    616200523896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,695 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,695 miles
    Test number
    167631745071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,476 miles
    Test number
    237462944036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,476 miles (+6,236)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,476 miles
    Test number
    875132244084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,240 miles (+13,069)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,240 miles
    Test number
    926630433093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,171 miles (+12,996)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,171 miles
    Test number
    346756442085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,175 miles
    Test number
    139682151077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VAH

Does LD08 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VAH expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VAH?
The MOT on LD08 VAH expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VAH done?
LD08 VAH was recorded at 149,307 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 9,841 miles a year.
Has LD08 VAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VAH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 VAH 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 VAH find?
LD08 VAH passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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