
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LD08 VAXMOT history
LD08 VAX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,360 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 89,360 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 VAX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 VAX was last recorded at 89,360 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 89,360 miles · 4 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 89,360 miles
- 2023 – 81,663 miles
- 2022 – 77,506 miles
- 2021 – 74,780 miles
- 2020 – 71,134 miles
- 2019 – 67,572 miles
- 2018 – 64,399 miles
- 2017 – 60,502 miles
- 2015 – 53,907 miles
- 2014 – 51,292 miles
- 2013 – 40,915 miles
- 2012 – 29,626 miles
- 2011 – 18,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,360 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 89,360 miles
- Test number
- 958517486906
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,360 miles (+7,697)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,360 miles
- Test number
- 847926944854
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,663 miles (+4,157)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 81,663 miles
- Test number
- 720076221502
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass77,506 miles (+2,726)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 77,506 miles
- Test number
- 698514052628
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,780 miles (+3,646)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 74,780 miles
- Test number
- 116739371165
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,134 miles (+3,562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 71,134 miles
- Test number
- 589399535626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,572 miles (+48)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 67,572 miles
- Test number
- 709475040480
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,524 miles (+3,125)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,524 miles
- Test number
- 717066156319
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,399 miles (+3,897)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 64,399 miles
- Test number
- 774190292364
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,502 miles (+6,595)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 60,502 miles
- Test number
- 946009035655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,907 miles (+2,615)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 53,907 miles
- Test number
- 616273565010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,292 miles (+10,377)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 51,292 miles
- Test number
- 447609374088
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear tyre is begining to seperate in the tread
Pass40,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 40,915 miles
- Test number
- 248267663048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,915 miles (+11,289)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,915 miles
- Test number
- 825417063051
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass29,626 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,626 miles
- Test number
- 146309272426
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail29,626 miles (+11,426)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,626 miles
- Test number
- 367939772067
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass18,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 18,200 miles
- Test number
- 556140281062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,200 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,200 miles
- Test number
- 685400781016
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD08 VAX
- Does LD08 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 VAX expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 VAX?
- The MOT on LD08 VAX expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 VAX done?
- LD08 VAX was recorded at 89,360 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
- Has LD08 VAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 VAX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD08 VAX 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 VAX find?
- LD08 VAX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.
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