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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 WDSMOT history

LD08 WDS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LD08 WDS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,118 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WDS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WDS was last recorded at 73,118 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 9,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,244 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,874 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,118 miles
  • 2025 – 63,244 miles
  • 2024 – 57,882 miles
  • 2023 – 53,801 miles
  • 2022 – 49,644 miles
  • 2021 – 43,120 miles
  • 2020 – 40,612 miles
  • 2019 – 38,769 miles
  • 2018 – 35,507 miles
  • 2017 – 33,183 miles
  • 2016 – 31,339 miles
  • 2015 – 28,654 miles
  • 2014 – 26,502 miles
  • 2013 – 24,367 miles
  • 2012 – 19,947 miles
  • 2011 – 16,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    395505145027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail73,118 miles (+9,874)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    662512965866
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass63,244 miles (+5,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    492984273848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small nick outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass57,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    980916189304
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail57,882 miles (+4,081)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    969544268092
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass53,801 miles (+49)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    169789304241
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail53,752 miles (+4,108)2 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,752 miles
    Test number
    676549004537
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass49,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    809529011715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (poor condition )225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront outer c/v boots slight split and leaking

  9. Fail49,644 miles (+6,524)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    921471044275
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (poor condition )225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront outer c/v boots slight split and leaking

  10. Pass43,120 miles (+185)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    43,120 miles
    Test number
    490291326680
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail42,935 miles (+2,323)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,935 miles
    Test number
    335198052723
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass40,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,612 miles
    Test number
    258523967728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,612 miles (+1,843)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,612 miles
    Test number
    189487932243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass38,769 miles (+3,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    667275800324
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (poor condition) 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass35,507 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,507 miles
    Test number
    970965205935
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass33,183 miles (+1,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,183 miles
    Test number
    693490542958
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays/covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  17. Pass31,339 miles (+2,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,339 miles
    Test number
    161034183023
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays/covers fitted

  18. Pass28,654 miles (+2,152)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,654 miles
    Test number
    796956525125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWear inner edges and perishing both front tyres 225/45/17

  19. Pass26,502 miles (+2,135)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,502 miles
    Test number
    715973834142
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing 205/45/17

  20. Pass24,367 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,367 miles
    Test number
    175879623181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,947 miles (+3,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    785307672030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass16,767 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,767 miles
    Test number
    216855081088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD08 WDS

Does LD08 WDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WDS is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WDS?
The MOT on LD08 WDS is valid until 22 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 WDS done?
LD08 WDS was recorded at 73,118 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has LD08 WDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WDS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WDS 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 WDS find?
LD08 WDS passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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