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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 WDVMOT history

LD08 WDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LD08 WDV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,452 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WDV was last recorded at 166,452 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 12,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,136 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,316 miles
Average per year
7,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,452 miles
  • 2025 – 154,136 miles
  • 2024 – 145,853 miles
  • 2023 – 135,910 miles
  • 2022 – 125,470 miles
  • 2021 – 116,664 miles
  • 2020 – 111,820 miles
  • 2019 – 108,148 miles
  • 2018 – 100,321 miles
  • 2017 – 93,033 miles
  • 2016 – 89,404 miles
  • 2015 – 81,738 miles
  • 2014 – 74,280 miles
  • 2013 – 73,798 miles
  • 2012 – 66,487 miles
  • 2011 – 54,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,452 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,452 miles (+12,316)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,452 miles
    Test number
    629513478384
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass154,136 miles (+8,283)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    154,136 miles
    Test number
    835419235646
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass145,853 miles (+9,943)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,853 miles
    Test number
    847283077503
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,910 miles (+10,440)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,910 miles
    Test number
    843724588991
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass125,470 miles (+8,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,470 miles
    Test number
    963210328518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass116,664 miles (+4,844)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,664 miles
    Test number
    534724067938
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,820 miles (+3,672)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    572993780367
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,148 miles (+7,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    496908464239
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass100,321 miles (+7,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,321 miles
    Test number
    958594113449
    • AdvisoryUnder trays not allowing full inspection of some components

  10. Pass93,033 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    210951827973
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  11. Pass89,404 miles (+7,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,404 miles
    Test number
    162807940669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass81,738 miles (+7,458)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    438567695025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass74,280 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,280 miles
    Test number
    367117894013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,798 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,798 miles
    Test number
    377974353349
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFront wiper blade rubbers splitting.

  15. Pass73,798 miles (+7,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,798 miles
    Test number
    767914453398
    • NoteFront wiper blade rubbers splitting.

  16. Pass66,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,487 miles
    Test number
    546746862349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,487 miles (+12,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,487 miles
    Test number
    445324662480
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass54,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,096 miles
    Test number
    515996291072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WDV

Does LD08 WDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WDV is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WDV?
The MOT on LD08 WDV is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WDV done?
LD08 WDV was recorded at 166,452 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 7,373 miles a year.
Has LD08 WDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WDV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on LD08 WDV 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 WDV find?
LD08 WDV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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