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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 WGFMOT history

LD08 WGF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 66,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

LD08 WGF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2023
Mileage
66,013 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WGF
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
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 WGF was last recorded at 66,013 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,625 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
388 miles
Average per year
3,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,013 miles
  • 2022 – 65,625 miles
  • 2021 – 62,995 miles
  • 2020 – 61,686 miles
  • 2019 – 57,949 miles
  • 2018 – 54,478 miles
  • 2017 – 51,288 miles
  • 2016 – 47,555 miles
  • 2015 – 41,952 miles
  • 2014 – 38,593 miles
  • 2013 – 30,099 miles
  • 2012 – 26,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,013 miles
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction Light (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,013 miles (+388)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    731134413683
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction Light (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass65,625 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    179316641912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    787810124327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,995 miles (+1,309)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    126168676623
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass61,686 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,686 miles
    Test number
    782404085864
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail61,685 miles (+3,736)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,685 miles
    Test number
    663391835103
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass57,949 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    181388210475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,478 miles (+3,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    474619649790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass51,288 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    109791696028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,279 miles (+3,724)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,279 miles
    Test number
    205647822082
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  11. Pass47,555 miles (+5,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    923513788312
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
  12. Pass41,952 miles (+3,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,952 miles
    Test number
    849398875050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass38,593 miles (+8,494)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,593 miles
    Test number
    986730824081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,099 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,099 miles
    Test number
    178346813434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,247 miles
    Test number
    225816922001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WGF

Does LD08 WGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 WGF expired on 29 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WGF?
The MOT on LD08 WGF expired on 29 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 WGF done?
LD08 WGF was recorded at 66,013 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 3,431 miles a year.
Has LD08 WGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WGF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 WGF 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 WGF find?
LD08 WGF failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction light; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 2 more.

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