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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 WDWMOT history

LD08 WDW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LD08 WDW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,305 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WDW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WDW was last recorded at 145,305 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,529 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
776 miles
Average per year
7,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,305 miles
  • 2025 – 120,012 miles
  • 2024 – 88,731 miles
  • 2023 – 71,237 miles
  • 2022 – 71,178 miles
  • 2021 – 69,420 miles
  • 2020 – 68,647 miles
  • 2019 – 64,886 miles
  • 2017 – 60,141 miles
  • 2016 – 56,855 miles
  • 2015 – 54,991 miles
  • 2014 – 51,571 miles
  • 2013 – 48,363 miles
  • 2012 – 36,590 miles
  • 2011 – 24,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,305 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,305 miles (+776)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,305 miles
    Test number
    262614236792
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail144,529 miles (+24,517)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,529 miles
    Test number
    649696034665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,012 miles (+31,281)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,012 miles
    Test number
    836475391914
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass88,731 miles (+115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,731 miles
    Test number
    470895564383
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail88,616 miles (+17,379)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    785449236026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass71,237 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    425832018933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,178 miles (+1,758)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,178 miles
    Test number
    489179964654
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass69,420 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,420 miles
    Test number
    287127257144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,647 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    477615657046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,886 miles (+4,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    467567940866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light out then taped lens and then worked
  11. Pass60,141 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,141 miles
    Test number
    245619494817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,855 miles (+1,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,855 miles
    Test number
    679621787526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass54,991 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,991 miles
    Test number
    337344885083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,571 miles (+3,208)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,571 miles
    Test number
    528570174010
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/o/s brake pads are low !
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn
    • NoteR/o/s tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteWipers poor
  15. Pass48,363 miles (+11,773)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,363 miles
    Test number
    895502793075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFronr tyres showing abnormal wear
    • NoteRear tyres showing cracks around circumference of tyre
  16. Pass36,590 miles (+11,984)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,590 miles
    Test number
    275452682087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,606 miles
    Test number
    607810381046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WDW

Does LD08 WDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WDW is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WDW?
The MOT on LD08 WDW is valid until 10 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 WDW done?
LD08 WDW was recorded at 145,305 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 7,886 miles a year.
Has LD08 WDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WDW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WDW 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 WDW find?
LD08 WDW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged cracking/perishing; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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