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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 WEXMOT history

LD08 WEX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LD08 WEX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
127,570 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WEX was last recorded at 127,570 miles on 12 May 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,539 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
7,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,570 miles
  • 2025 – 125,148 miles
  • 2024 – 123,025 miles
  • 2023 – 119,967 miles
  • 2022 – 116,668 miles
  • 2021 – 113,627 miles
  • 2020 – 111,519 miles
  • 2019 – 106,273 miles
  • 2018 – 97,022 miles
  • 2017 – 84,412 miles
  • 2016 – 71,782 miles
  • 2015 – 60,434 miles
  • 2014 – 47,714 miles
  • 2013 – 34,925 miles
  • 2012 – 24,083 miles
  • 2011 – 17,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,570 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 FIRESTONE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,570 miles (+31)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,570 miles
    Test number
    117888929447
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,539 miles (+2,391)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,539 miles
    Test number
    326335626459
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,148 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,148 miles
    Test number
    243151090825
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail125,148 miles (+2,123)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,148 miles
    Test number
    575332571884
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,025 miles (+3,058)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,025 miles
    Test number
    300297104541
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,967 miles
    Test number
    120605807379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail119,965 miles (+3,297)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,965 miles
    Test number
    398810169155
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 FIRESTONE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,668 miles (+183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,668 miles
    Test number
    626930423612
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,485 miles (+2,858)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,485 miles
    Test number
    277844257240
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,627 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,627 miles
    Test number
    925557460140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail113,626 miles (+2,107)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    859139443345
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass111,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    111,519 miles
    Test number
    542445165891
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65//R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail111,519 miles (+5,246)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,519 miles
    Test number
    649214330901
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65//R15 DUNLOP (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass106,273 miles (+9,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    611520222388
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass97,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    232232167378
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail97,022 miles (+12,610)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    201609155201
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass84,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    600428491240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail84,412 miles (+12,630)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    661008621578
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass71,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,782 miles
    Test number
    232642140541
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen outside drivers view

  20. Fail71,782 miles (+11,348)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,782 miles
    Test number
    463812216201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen outside drivers view

  21. Pass60,434 miles (+12,720)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    896484485028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,714 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    108293394438
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass47,714 miles (+12,789)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    508313294076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,925 miles (+10,842)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,925 miles
    Test number
    536129173003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,083 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,083 miles
    Test number
    657833492096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,058 miles
    Test number
    979686271056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WEX

Does LD08 WEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WEX is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WEX?
The MOT on LD08 WEX is valid until 12 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 WEX done?
LD08 WEX was recorded at 127,570 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,293 miles a year.
Has LD08 WEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WEX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WEX 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 WEX find?
LD08 WEX passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, and 5 more.

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