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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 VBKMOT history

LD08 VBK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LD08 VBK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,933 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VBK was last recorded at 153,933 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,880 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
7,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,933 miles
  • 2025 – 143,893 miles
  • 2024 – 137,305 miles
  • 2023 – 128,867 miles
  • 2022 – 119,338 miles
  • 2021 – 113,288 miles
  • 2020 – 108,470 miles
  • 2019 – 101,693 miles
  • 2018 – 95,970 miles
  • 2017 – 87,884 miles
  • 2016 – 79,356 miles
  • 2015 – 70,282 miles
  • 2014 – 61,588 miles
  • 2013 – 52,388 miles
  • 2012 – 44,226 miles
  • 2011 – 42,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,933 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,933 miles (+53)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,933 miles
    Test number
    659817408552
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail153,880 miles (+9,987)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,880 miles
    Test number
    939361061512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass143,893 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,893 miles
    Test number
    394074535534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail143,837 miles (+6,532)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,837 miles
    Test number
    507702299625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass137,305 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,305 miles
    Test number
    410052746698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail137,301 miles (+8,434)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,301 miles
    Test number
    509808002415
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass128,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,867 miles
    Test number
    856972517950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail128,867 miles (+9,529)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,867 miles
    Test number
    624032310056
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass119,338 miles (+6,050)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,338 miles
    Test number
    375873826151
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass113,288 miles (+4,818)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,288 miles
    Test number
    568382896221
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass108,470 miles (+6,777)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,470 miles
    Test number
    515493079791
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass101,693 miles (+5,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,693 miles
    Test number
    479035283418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass95,970 miles (+8,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,970 miles
    Test number
    212995552084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner drive sharft gaiter split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly age cracked
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass87,884 miles (+8,528)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,884 miles
    Test number
    854006367894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,356 miles
    Test number
    687047861506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,355 miles (+9,073)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    506642307847
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass70,282 miles (+8,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,282 miles
    Test number
    619497125088
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass61,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    367854734003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,587 miles (+9,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    926444234019
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass52,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,388 miles
    Test number
    146904143444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,387 miles (+8,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    818014443049
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  22. Pass44,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,226 miles
    Test number
    305176542025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,226 miles (+1,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,226 miles
    Test number
    496206642052
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass42,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,632 miles
    Test number
    885846771042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VBK

Does LD08 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VBK is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VBK?
The MOT on LD08 VBK is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VBK done?
LD08 VBK was recorded at 153,933 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,455 miles a year.
Has LD08 VBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VBK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 VBK 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 VBK find?
LD08 VBK passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal travel; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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