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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 VBCMOT history

LD08 VBC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LD08 VBC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
112,089 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VBC
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VBC was last recorded at 112,089 miles on 20 May 2026, 5,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,539 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,550 miles
Average per year
5,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,089 miles
  • 2025 – 106,539 miles
  • 2024 – 102,511 miles
  • 2023 – 97,832 miles
  • 2022 – 91,928 miles
  • 2021 – 84,996 miles
  • 2020 – 80,874 miles
  • 2019 – 76,707 miles
  • 2018 – 71,108 miles
  • 2017 – 65,538 miles
  • 2016 – 59,878 miles
  • 2015 – 54,509 miles
  • 2014 – 50,615 miles
  • 2013 – 45,133 miles
  • 2012 – 36,411 miles
  • 2011 – 25,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,089 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,089 miles (+5,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,089 miles
    Test number
    180531162269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,539 miles (+4,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    975524961411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,511 miles (+4,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    428751684153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,832 miles
    Test number
    820008540946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,830 miles (+5,902)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,830 miles
    Test number
    715031375862
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,928 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    431059232593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail91,928 miles (+6,932)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    221364201061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,996 miles (+4,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    570558374538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass80,874 miles (+4,167)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    982670260697
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass76,707 miles (+5,599)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,707 miles
    Test number
    858605793753
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass71,108 miles (+5,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,108 miles
    Test number
    264706760743
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable 195/65/15

  12. Pass65,538 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,538 miles
    Test number
    697187781824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,878 miles (+5,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    581801578982
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass54,509 miles (+3,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,509 miles
    Test number
    517636065047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass50,615 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    179604484452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,596 miles (+5,463)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,596 miles
    Test number
    546003884039
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass45,133 miles (+8,722)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    266847063091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,411 miles (+10,880)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,411 miles
    Test number
    669064482050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,531 miles
    Test number
    189269961090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,531 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,531 miles
    Test number
    716528061077
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LD08 VBC

Does LD08 VBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VBC is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VBC?
The MOT on LD08 VBC is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VBC done?
LD08 VBC was recorded at 112,089 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,695 miles a year.
Has LD08 VBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VBC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 VBC 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 VBC find?
LD08 VBC passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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