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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 WGNMOT history

LD08 WGN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LD08 WGN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,295 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WGN was last recorded at 108,295 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,996 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,299 miles
Average per year
5,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,295 miles
  • 2024 – 104,996 miles
  • 2023 – 99,172 miles
  • 2022 – 96,975 miles
  • 2021 – 88,753 miles
  • 2020 – 84,150 miles
  • 2019 – 82,059 miles
  • 2018 – 78,705 miles
  • 2017 – 74,035 miles
  • 2016 – 67,228 miles
  • 2015 – 59,623 miles
  • 2014 – 52,927 miles
  • 2013 – 46,336 miles
  • 2012 – 37,364 miles
  • 2011 – 28,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion all under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,295 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,295 miles
    Test number
    961444736871
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail108,295 miles (+3,299)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,295 miles
    Test number
    160596874749
    • MajorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass104,996 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,996 miles
    Test number
    511964561413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop/cover insecure but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover insecure but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail104,996 miles (+5,824)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,996 miles
    Test number
    805347665615
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central box and rear in one section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint/gasket between front pipe and cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop/cover insecure but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover insecure but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass99,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    838795324753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCorrosion all under body
  6. Fail99,172 miles (+2,197)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    704900391229
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion all under body
    • AdvisoryEmission failed
    • AdvisoryEmission failed due to leak in exhaust system
  7. Pass96,975 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    407136293681
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure/damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail96,975 miles (+8,222)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    349642913056
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure/damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass88,753 miles (+4,603)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    868011844882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner edge wearing and stepped
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass84,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,150 miles
    Test number
    129529285368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding on slightly
  11. Fail84,150 miles (+2,091)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,150 miles
    Test number
    304587662117
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding on slightly
  12. Pass82,059 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,059 miles
    Test number
    774942901708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,057 miles (+3,352)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,057 miles
    Test number
    439482363080
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass78,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    228771059670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,705 miles (+4,670)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    697899193740
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  16. Pass74,035 miles (+6,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,035 miles
    Test number
    396422388104
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
  17. Pass67,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,228 miles
    Test number
    305135652411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,228 miles (+7,605)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,228 miles
    Test number
    168074926560
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBonnet will not open
  19. Pass59,623 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    268439045456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,927 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,927 miles
    Test number
    919533794002
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail52,925 miles (+6,589)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    298022594090
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass46,336 miles (+8,972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,336 miles
    Test number
    637574463023
    • NoteNearside rear door difficult to open!
  23. Pass37,364 miles (+9,138)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,364 miles
    Test number
    695280282073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteE
    • NoteRear tyres cracking and slight side wall damage to nearside rear tyre
  24. Pass28,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,226 miles
    Test number
    236595301448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WGN

Does LD08 WGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WGN is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WGN?
The MOT on LD08 WGN is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WGN done?
LD08 WGN was recorded at 108,295 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,473 miles a year.
Has LD08 WGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WGN has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 WGN 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 WGN find?
LD08 WGN passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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