Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LD08 VZPMOT history
LD08 VZP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,585 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 185,585 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,968 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 VZP
- 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 valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 VZP was last recorded at 185,585 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,015 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,570 miles
- Average per year
- 10,968 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,585 miles
- 2025 – 179,015 miles
- 2024 – 171,503 miles
- 2023 – 164,500 miles
- 2022 – 156,449 miles
- 2021 – 143,480 miles
- 2020 – 131,398 miles
- 2019 – 111,119 miles
- 2018 – 98,737 miles
- 2017 – 83,186 miles
- 2016 – 68,555 miles
- 2015 – 56,072 miles
- 2014 – 46,090 miles
- 2013 – 38,644 miles
- 2012 – 33,653 miles
- 2011 – 25,899 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,585 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust Centre Clamp Excessive Corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Front Bumper Damaged - Not Likely To Cause Injury
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,585 miles (+6,570)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 185,585 miles
- Test number
- 507895989534
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,015 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 179,015 miles
- Test number
- 601769065491
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail179,014 miles (+7,511)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,014 miles
- Test number
- 325800222266
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass171,503 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 171,503 miles
- Test number
- 398735337301
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,481 miles (+6,981)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,481 miles
- Test number
- 158318756433
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,500 miles (+8,051)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 164,500 miles
- Test number
- 201870219963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass156,449 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 156,449 miles
- Test number
- 480218236987
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail156,449 miles (+12,969)2 dangerous4 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,449 miles
- Test number
- 533760051512
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,480 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 143,480 miles
- Test number
- 961258179974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,480 miles (+12,082)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,480 miles
- Test number
- 354410765670
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass131,398 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 131,398 miles
- Test number
- 435811098920
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail131,398 miles (+20,279)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,398 miles
- Test number
- 882629444489
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass111,119 miles (+36)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 111,119 miles
- Test number
- 994237570897
- AdvisoryExhaust Centre Clamp Excessive Corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front Bumper Damaged - Not Likely To Cause Injury
Fail111,083 miles (+12,346)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,083 miles
- Test number
- 650579472450
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust Centre Clamp Excessive Corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front Bumper Damaged - Not Likely To Cause Injury
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm + Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,737 miles (+15,551)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 98,737 miles
- Test number
- 515238015598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,186 miles (+14,631)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 83,186 miles
- Test number
- 488037832489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close--ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 68,555 miles
- Test number
- 826576936756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,555 miles (+12,483)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,555 miles
- Test number
- 693753209080
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass56,072 miles (+9,982)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,072 miles
- Test number
- 356244485038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,090 miles (+7,446)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 46,090 miles
- Test number
- 615470454145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,644 miles (+4,991)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 38,644 miles
- Test number
- 668982463161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,653 miles (+7,754)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 33,653 miles
- Test number
- 576084872106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 25,899 miles
- Test number
- 796045771165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,899 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,899 miles
- Test number
- 177775071138
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LD08 VZP
- Does LD08 VZP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VZP is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 VZP?
- The MOT on LD08 VZP is valid until 4 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 VZP done?
- LD08 VZP was recorded at 185,585 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 10,968 miles a year.
- Has LD08 VZP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 VZP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LD08 VZP 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 VZP find?
- LD08 VZP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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