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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 WGJMOT history

LD08 WGJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.

LD08 WGJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2026
Mileage
180,380 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WGJ was last recorded at 180,380 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 3,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,737 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,643 miles
Average per year
10,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,380 miles
  • 2024 – 176,737 miles
  • 2023 – 173,272 miles
  • 2022 – 167,940 miles
  • 2021 – 163,812 miles
  • 2020 – 155,958 miles
  • 2019 – 133,871 miles
  • 2018 – 116,729 miles
  • 2017 – 101,031 miles
  • 2016 – 85,124 miles
  • 2015 – 70,548 miles
  • 2014 – 55,422 miles
  • 2013 – 46,204 miles
  • 2012 – 40,576 miles
  • 2011 – 34,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,380 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,380 miles (+3,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,380 miles
    Test number
    728991941596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass176,737 miles (+3,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    176,737 miles
    Test number
    206758377380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass173,272 miles (+5,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    173,272 miles
    Test number
    336490727078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass167,940 miles (+4,128)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,940 miles
    Test number
    587734768748
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass163,812 miles (+7,854)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    163,812 miles
    Test number
    882965436267
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass155,958 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    155,958 miles
    Test number
    741753474776
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Fail155,958 miles (+22,087)4 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,958 miles
    Test number
    718889855342
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass133,871 miles (+17,142)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,871 miles
    Test number
    876328203342
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass116,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    610390485444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,729 miles (+15,698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    276923733312
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  11. Pass101,031 miles (+15,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    202234367443
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass85,124 miles (+14,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,124 miles
    Test number
    142895427583
    • 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)
  13. Pass70,548 miles (+15,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,548 miles
    Test number
    766707505177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass55,422 miles (+9,218)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,422 miles
    Test number
    416043614137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,204 miles (+5,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,204 miles
    Test number
    426898603174
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass40,576 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    316145712105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,595 miles
    Test number
    535769601176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WGJ

Does LD08 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 WGJ expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WGJ?
The MOT on LD08 WGJ expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 WGJ done?
LD08 WGJ was recorded at 180,380 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 10,280 miles a year.
Has LD08 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WGJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LD08 WGJ 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 WGJ find?
LD08 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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