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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 VZFMOT history

LD08 VZF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

LD08 VZF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2025
Mileage
143,790 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VZF
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 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VZF was last recorded at 143,790 miles on 20 May 2024, 2,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,474 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,316 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,790 miles
  • 2023 – 141,474 miles
  • 2022 – 138,601 miles
  • 2021 – 135,380 miles
  • 2020 – 131,698 miles
  • 2019 – 126,342 miles
  • 2018 – 120,748 miles
  • 2017 – 115,217 miles
  • 2016 – 108,898 miles
  • 2015 – 99,618 miles
  • 2014 – 88,896 miles
  • 2013 – 78,818 miles
  • 2012 – 71,820 miles
  • 2011 – 60,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,790 miles
    Test number
    246932650528
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,790 miles (+2,316)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,790 miles
    Test number
    672224862740
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,474 miles (+2,873)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,474 miles
    Test number
    761649392306
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,601 miles
    Test number
    185386702921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail138,601 miles (+3,221)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,601 miles
    Test number
    179081465654
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass135,380 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,380 miles
    Test number
    438660875946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,375 miles (+3,677)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,375 miles
    Test number
    325053966098
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,698 miles (+5,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,698 miles
    Test number
    382238181745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,342 miles (+5,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    402869240663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,748 miles
    Test number
    140604848555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  11. Fail120,748 miles (+5,531)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,748 miles
    Test number
    678934081527
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  12. Pass115,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,217 miles
    Test number
    972714829845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,217 miles (+6,319)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,217 miles
    Test number
    242072039236
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass108,898 miles (+9,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,898 miles
    Test number
    777663733746
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass99,618 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    435021145139
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail99,618 miles (+10,722)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    399731245133
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass88,896 miles (+10,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    226280544403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass78,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,818 miles
    Test number
    235371023178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail78,818 miles (+6,998)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,818 miles
    Test number
    279641723492
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,820 miles (+11,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,820 miles
    Test number
    875121552176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,236 miles
    Test number
    298768811240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VZF

Does LD08 VZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VZF expired on 17 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VZF?
The MOT on LD08 VZF expired on 17 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VZF done?
LD08 VZF was recorded at 143,790 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has LD08 VZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VZF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 VZF 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 VZF find?
LD08 VZF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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