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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 XBFMOT history

LD08 XBF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LD08 XBF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
129,842 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XBF
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XBF was last recorded at 129,842 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 3,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,842 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,000 miles
Average per year
6,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,842 miles
  • 2025 – 126,842 miles
  • 2024 – 116,800 miles
  • 2023 – 108,496 miles
  • 2022 – 103,719 miles
  • 2021 – 96,695 miles
  • 2020 – 92,907 miles
  • 2019 – 88,358 miles
  • 2018 – 79,821 miles
  • 2017 – 75,029 miles
  • 2016 – 70,488 miles
  • 2015 – 66,244 miles
  • 2014 – 57,134 miles
  • 2013 – 47,651 miles
  • 2012 – 36,934 miles
  • 2011 – 27,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,842 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,842 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    407199624279
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass126,842 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,842 miles
    Test number
    575040858064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,800 miles (+8,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,800 miles
    Test number
    523984177554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass108,496 miles (+4,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,496 miles
    Test number
    698665432267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,719 miles
    Test number
    292183177239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,718 miles (+7,023)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    502530781465
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,695 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,695 miles
    Test number
    944171241559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,907 miles (+4,549)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,907 miles
    Test number
    579615677287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass88,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    196653731472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,358 miles (+8,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    485056159333
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass79,821 miles (+4,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    746871559257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  12. Pass75,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    259659556075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail75,029 miles (+4,541)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    625869069049
    • DangerousNearside Front SPRING BROKEN
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STAR TYPE BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass70,488 miles (+4,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    783084854605
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass66,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    798378465092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,244 miles (+9,110)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,244 miles
    Test number
    969768965069
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass57,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,134 miles
    Test number
    876696184087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail57,134 miles (+9,483)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,134 miles
    Test number
    115806884425
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail47,651 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    788147783058
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass47,651 miles (+10,717)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,651 miles
    Test number
    895387483050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,934 miles (+9,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    117673362059
    • NoteRear brake pads are low

  22. Pass27,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    955410291064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,463 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    216870691039
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LD08 XBF

Does LD08 XBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XBF is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XBF?
The MOT on LD08 XBF is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XBF done?
LD08 XBF was recorded at 129,842 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 6,722 miles a year.
Has LD08 XBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XBF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 XBF 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 XBF find?
LD08 XBF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: all suspension bushes worn; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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