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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 VAUMOT history

LD08 VAU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LD08 VAU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,028 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VAU
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 valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VAU was last recorded at 117,028 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,079 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,949 miles
Average per year
6,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,028 miles
  • 2025 – 109,079 miles
  • 2024 – 102,300 miles
  • 2023 – 96,356 miles
  • 2022 – 91,765 miles
  • 2021 – 86,149 miles
  • 2020 – 80,187 miles
  • 2019 – 76,275 miles
  • 2018 – 72,217 miles
  • 2017 – 67,238 miles
  • 2016 – 62,972 miles
  • 2015 – 55,151 miles
  • 2014 – 50,220 miles
  • 2013 – 38,047 miles
  • 2012 – 28,376 miles
  • 2011 – 18,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,028 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Screen chips

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,028 miles (+7,949)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,028 miles
    Test number
    519364426525
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass109,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    404807324042
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail109,069 miles (+6,769)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    622800870719
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass102,300 miles (+5,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,300 miles
    Test number
    619034940174
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass96,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,356 miles
    Test number
    309740695342
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail96,356 miles (+4,591)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,356 miles
    Test number
    155912250749
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass91,765 miles (+5,616)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,765 miles
    Test number
    123915962282
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryScreen chips
  8. Pass86,149 miles (+5,962)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,149 miles
    Test number
    972630294381
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryScreen chips
  9. Pass80,187 miles (+3,912)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    175042259740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryScreen chips
  10. Pass76,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    698559143565
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  11. Fail76,272 miles (+4,055)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    727871902300
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  12. Pass72,217 miles (+4,979)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,217 miles
    Test number
    838847388432
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  13. Pass67,238 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,238 miles
    Test number
    880643323328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,972 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,972 miles
    Test number
    200841010547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,151 miles (+4,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    328205225410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass50,220 miles (+12,173)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,220 miles
    Test number
    348884134238
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteClutch very noisy
    • NoteN/side rear tyre cracking & perishing
    • NoteO/side rear tyre cracking & perishing
  17. Pass38,047 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    808247493131
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail38,047 miles (+9,671)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,047 miles
    Test number
    306837893131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass28,376 miles (+9,406)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,376 miles
    Test number
    259149552493
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre perished
    • NoteRear brake pads low
  20. Pass18,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,970 miles
    Test number
    268974681089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VAU

Does LD08 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VAU is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VAU?
The MOT on LD08 VAU is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VAU done?
LD08 VAU was recorded at 117,028 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,374 miles a year.
Has LD08 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VAU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 VAU 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 VAU find?
LD08 VAU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector insecure; offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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