
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass87,884 miles (+8,528)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 87,884 miles
- Test number
- 854006367894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 79,356 miles
- Test number
- 687047861506
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass70,282 miles (+8,694)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 70,282 miles
- Test number
- 619497125088
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass61,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 61,588 miles
- Test number
- 367854734003
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass52,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 52,388 miles
- Test number
- 146904143444
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass44,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 44,226 miles
- Test number
- 305176542025
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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