
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass67,238 miles (+4,266)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 67,238 miles
- Test number
- 880643323328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,972 miles (+7,821)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,972 miles
- Test number
- 200841010547
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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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