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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 WGKMOT history

LD08 WGK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LD08 WGK blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,108 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WGK was last recorded at 132,108 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,530 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,578 miles
Average per year
7,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,108 miles
  • 2025 – 129,530 miles
  • 2024 – 127,212 miles
  • 2023 – 121,412 miles
  • 2022 – 114,365 miles
  • 2021 – 105,755 miles
  • 2020 – 101,897 miles
  • 2019 – 97,298 miles
  • 2018 – 90,754 miles
  • 2017 – 83,480 miles
  • 2016 – 72,359 miles
  • 2015 – 62,034 miles
  • 2014 – 51,935 miles
  • 2013 – 42,661 miles
  • 2012 – 34,693 miles
  • 2011 – 23,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,108 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,108 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    505778590392
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail132,108 miles (+2,578)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    941198601788
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,530 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    432574081587
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail129,528 miles (+2,316)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    963706354032
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,212 miles (+5,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,212 miles
    Test number
    596611762696
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,412 miles
    Test number
    678448031294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,410 miles (+7,045)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    850476779928
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass114,365 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,365 miles
    Test number
    202141416557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail114,364 miles (+8,609)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,364 miles
    Test number
    597513088941
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass105,755 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,755 miles
    Test number
    477372823025
    • AdvisoryN/S rear tyre Outer side wall slight perishing

  11. Pass101,897 miles (+4,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    603252455040
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes light perishing
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components slight corrosion

  12. Pass97,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    330011194417
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail97,298 miles (+6,544)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    455084636890
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bedded to discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass90,754 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,754 miles
    Test number
    826239491136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,480 miles (+11,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,480 miles
    Test number
    572329565556
    • AdvisoryEngine light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scored (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass72,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    386077142017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,359 miles (+10,325)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    101019283102
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges & worn to 2mm 195/65/15

  18. Pass62,034 miles (+10,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,034 miles
    Test number
    526165455047
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass51,935 miles (+9,274)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    875378154082
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass42,661 miles (+7,968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,661 miles
    Test number
    118408833044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass34,693 miles (+10,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    817182062038
    • NoteFront inner disc pads worn approx 75%
    • NoteSome wear in front discs

  22. Pass23,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,783 miles
    Test number
    427873861019
    • 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)

Questions about LD08 WGK

Does LD08 WGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WGK is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WGK?
The MOT on LD08 WGK is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WGK done?
LD08 WGK was recorded at 132,108 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,041 miles a year.
Has LD08 WGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WGK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 WGK 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 WGK find?
LD08 WGK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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