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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 VYZMOT history

LD08 VYZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

LD08 VYZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
169,966 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VYZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VYZ was last recorded at 169,966 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 3,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
166,309 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,657 miles
Average per year
10,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,966 miles
  • 2023 – 166,309 miles
  • 2022 – 162,001 miles
  • 2021 – 152,137 miles
  • 2020 – 143,635 miles
  • 2019 – 134,024 miles
  • 2018 – 121,905 miles
  • 2017 – 112,530 miles
  • 2016 – 99,558 miles
  • 2015 – 80,645 miles
  • 2014 – 63,137 miles
  • 2013 – 48,246 miles
  • 2012 – 35,204 miles
  • 2011 – 29,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,966 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    169,966 miles
    Test number
    491812118863
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail169,963 miles (+3,654)2 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,963 miles
    Test number
    408474137815
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass166,309 miles (+4,308)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    166,309 miles
    Test number
    146818366205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass162,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,001 miles
    Test number
    981303600626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail161,998 miles (+9,861)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,998 miles
    Test number
    984072685041
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat AFTER MARKET LAMPS FITTED WITH NO ADJUSTERS (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding STUCK ON (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass152,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,137 miles
    Test number
    786267995379
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail152,134 miles (+8,499)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,134 miles
    Test number
    518045607307
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass143,635 miles (+9,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,635 miles
    Test number
    352309409863
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass134,024 miles (+12,119)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    893601799082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,905 miles (+9,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,905 miles
    Test number
    768431978164
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on inner edges.
    • AdvisorySlight rust to rear discs.
  11. Pass112,530 miles (+12,972)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    448591616006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,558 miles (+18,913)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,558 miles
    Test number
    568956077722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,645 miles (+17,508)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,645 miles
    Test number
    808625875148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,137 miles (+14,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    766872964162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,246 miles (+13,042)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,246 miles
    Test number
    608006673125
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRestricted RPM on smoke test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass35,204 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,204 miles
    Test number
    797598352111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    678677271078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VYZ

Does LD08 VYZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VYZ expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VYZ?
The MOT on LD08 VYZ expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VYZ done?
LD08 VYZ was recorded at 169,966 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 10,462 miles a year.
Has LD08 VYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VYZ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 VYZ 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 VYZ find?
LD08 VYZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, and 2 more.

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