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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 VZAMOT history

LD08 VZA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LD08 VZA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,967 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VZA
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
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VZA was last recorded at 124,967 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,956 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,967 miles
  • 2025 – 123,322 miles
  • 2024 – 120,806 miles
  • 2023 – 117,835 miles
  • 2022 – 113,475 miles
  • 2021 – 109,401 miles
  • 2020 – 104,870 miles
  • 2019 – 100,929 miles
  • 2018 – 94,928 miles
  • 2017 – 89,495 miles
  • 2016 – 82,003 miles
  • 2015 – 74,584 miles
  • 2014 – 67,707 miles
  • 2013 – 61,254 miles
  • 2012 – 51,440 miles
  • 2011 – 42,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Bonnet secondary catch seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + disc discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + cracking/splitting in tread grooves(195/65R15)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake out-of-balance ON LIMIT(30%) - N/S/R low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,967 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,967 miles
    Test number
    899417550790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,956 miles (+1,634)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,956 miles
    Test number
    366112208113
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass123,322 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,322 miles
    Test number
    604734305778
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail123,317 miles (+2,511)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,317 miles
    Test number
    808098427952
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit TESTED to 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" A/T (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass120,806 miles (+2,971)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,806 miles
    Test number
    329842346410
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL ON MIN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD ON 2mm. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass117,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,835 miles
    Test number
    692275684351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,826 miles (+4,351)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,826 miles
    Test number
    723717262416
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald inner edge(195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,475 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,475 miles
    Test number
    959574457195
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + disc discoloured (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + cracking/splitting in tread grooves(195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake out-of-balance ON LIMIT(30%) - N/S/R low

  9. Fail113,475 miles (+4,074)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,475 miles
    Test number
    305107117755
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively + disc discoloured (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + cracking/splitting in tread grooves(195/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake out-of-balance ON LIMIT(30%) - N/S/R low

  10. Pass109,401 miles (+4,531)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,401 miles
    Test number
    178829563654
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed *** SIGNIFICANT *** (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass104,870 miles (+3,941)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,870 miles
    Test number
    304234604206
    • Advisory195/65R15
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater(LED in mirror) flashing at different rate to indicator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** ON LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass100,929 miles (+6,001)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,929 miles
    Test number
    273077427328
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone 'A' less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges wearing more than centre. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber protective shroud broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing beginning to fray. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn more than centres. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber protective shroud broken.

  13. Pass94,928 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,928 miles
    Test number
    356969484905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,926 miles (+5,431)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,926 miles
    Test number
    285802020496
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALLS SHOW SIGNS OF BEING RUN FLAT. 195/65/15h

  15. Pass89,495 miles (+7,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,495 miles
    Test number
    154169532356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre marked

  16. Pass82,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,003 miles
    Test number
    132241843822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 h (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE TREAD HAS A NAIL IN IT

  17. Fail82,003 miles (+7,419)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,003 miles
    Test number
    879457972446
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 h (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE TREAD HAS A NAIL IN IT

  18. Pass74,584 miles (+6,877)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    502808524181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,707 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,707 miles
    Test number
    926819044229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,705 miles (+6,451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,705 miles
    Test number
    735288744266
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass61,254 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    148031063260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,615 miles (+8,175)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    667932873166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass51,440 miles (+8,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,440 miles
    Test number
    157273352115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass42,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,457 miles
    Test number
    245972951420
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD08 VZA

Does LD08 VZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VZA is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VZA?
The MOT on LD08 VZA is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VZA done?
LD08 VZA was recorded at 124,967 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
Has LD08 VZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VZA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 VZA 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 VZA find?
LD08 VZA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush.

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