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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 WEJMOT history

LD08 WEJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

LD08 WEJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
100,197 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WEJ was last recorded at 100,197 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,197 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,197 miles
  • 2025 – 93,763 miles
  • 2024 – 86,108 miles
  • 2023 – 79,327 miles
  • 2022 – 71,783 miles
  • 2021 – 68,765 miles
  • 2020 – 66,256 miles
  • 2019 – 62,794 miles
  • 2018 – 58,234 miles
  • 2017 – 50,830 miles
  • 2016 – 46,659 miles
  • 2015 – 43,199 miles
  • 2014 – 38,942 miles
  • 2013 – 35,361 miles
  • 2012 – 30,247 miles
  • 2011 – 25,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,197 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,197 miles
    Test number
    578045791112
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,197 miles (+6,434)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,197 miles
    Test number
    345679544076
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass93,763 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,763 miles
    Test number
    754387820514
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail93,763 miles (+7,655)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,763 miles
    Test number
    657799149797
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass86,108 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    905899623092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,327 miles (+7,544)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    863829691646
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass71,783 miles (+3,018)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,783 miles
    Test number
    612109012905
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,765 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    985487996975
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,765 miles (+2,509)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    247664762822
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,256 miles (+3,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,256 miles
    Test number
    213325008619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass62,794 miles (+4,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    160262178193
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass58,234 miles (+7,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,234 miles
    Test number
    710268739634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass50,830 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    728127665277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    423180244400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,659 miles (+3,460)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    515504859336
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass43,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,199 miles
    Test number
    517099345151
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Fail431,999 miles (+393,057)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    431,999 miles
    Test number
    986399745103
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass38,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,942 miles
    Test number
    349100554171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,942 miles (+3,581)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,942 miles
    Test number
    348710354184
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  20. Pass35,361 miles (+5,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,361 miles
    Test number
    765132073127
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,247 miles (+5,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    769013562175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Fail25,075 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,075 miles
    Test number
    818319531131
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass25,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,075 miles
    Test number
    898169731127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 WEJ

Does LD08 WEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WEJ is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WEJ?
The MOT on LD08 WEJ is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WEJ done?
LD08 WEJ was recorded at 100,197 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,012 miles a year.
Has LD08 WEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WEJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WEJ 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 WEJ find?
LD08 WEJ passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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