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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 XBRMOT history

LD08 XBR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LD08 XBR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,422 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XBR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XBR was last recorded at 106,422 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,419 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,422 miles
  • 2025 – 98,966 miles
  • 2024 – 93,045 miles
  • 2023 – 84,671 miles
  • 2022 – 76,675 miles
  • 2021 – 71,275 miles
  • 2020 – 66,295 miles
  • 2019 – 61,623 miles
  • 2018 – 55,665 miles
  • 2017 – 50,509 miles
  • 2016 – 45,607 miles
  • 2015 – 41,284 miles
  • 2014 – 36,752 miles
  • 2013 – 30,498 miles
  • 2012 – 21,676 miles
  • 2011 – 17,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,422 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,422 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,422 miles
    Test number
    672643797216
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure

  2. Fail106,419 miles (+7,453)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,419 miles
    Test number
    325300181834
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure

  3. Pass98,966 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,966 miles
    Test number
    330120818392
    • 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))

  4. Fail98,961 miles (+5,916)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    656218783561
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass93,045 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    142329199266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail93,037 miles (+8,366)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    674469507435
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass84,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    144401599214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,671 miles (+7,996)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    115935335234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,675 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    507534404145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,275 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    347162531941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,295 miles (+4,672)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    721411241782
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass61,623 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,623 miles
    Test number
    287276286648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,665 miles
    Test number
    265489661980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,665 miles (+5,156)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,665 miles
    Test number
    125484649001
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass50,509 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,509 miles
    Test number
    341867779600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    794490951312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,607 miles (+4,323)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    589136792387
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass41,284 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    198167285049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,282 miles (+4,530)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,282 miles
    Test number
    578046285005
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass36,752 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,752 miles
    Test number
    106963394410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,498 miles (+8,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,498 miles
    Test number
    806894373020
    • NoteCuts on near side front and rear tyrewalls

  22. Pass21,676 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,676 miles
    Test number
    856889472023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,314 miles
    Test number
    969291281001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XBR

Does LD08 XBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XBR is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XBR?
The MOT on LD08 XBR is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XBR done?
LD08 XBR was recorded at 106,422 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,833 miles a year.
Has LD08 XBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XBR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 XBR 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 XBR find?
LD08 XBR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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