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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 XBTMOT history

LD08 XBT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LD08 XBT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,798 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XBT was last recorded at 161,798 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,798 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,798 miles
  • 2024 – 151,803 miles
  • 2023 – 141,920 miles
  • 2022 – 134,015 miles
  • 2021 – 126,425 miles
  • 2020 – 119,113 miles
  • 2019 – 111,629 miles
  • 2018 – 102,942 miles
  • 2017 – 91,951 miles
  • 2016 – 82,848 miles
  • 2015 – 75,230 miles
  • 2014 – 67,854 miles
  • 2013 – 59,762 miles
  • 2012 – 50,945 miles
  • 2011 – 42,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,798 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes worn/perishedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front tyres worn on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside front fog light lense holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,798 miles
    Test number
    517969892826
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes worn/perished

  2. Fail161,798 miles (+9,995)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,798 miles
    Test number
    312527077899
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes worn/perished

  3. Pass151,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,803 miles
    Test number
    256529496505
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryFull underside inspection prevented by undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light lense holed
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition

  4. Fail151,803 miles (+9,883)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,803 miles
    Test number
    363993269026
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray has various fixings missing
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing damp
    • AdvisoryFull underside inspection prevented by undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light lense holed
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers damp and weak - advise replacement

  5. Pass141,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,920 miles
    Test number
    443231074718
    • AdvisoryFull underside inspection prevented by undertrays
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged

  6. Fail141,920 miles (+7,905)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,920 miles
    Test number
    945292319437
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFull underside inspection prevented by undertrays
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged

  7. Pass134,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,015 miles
    Test number
    163982112171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

  8. Fail134,013 miles (+7,588)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,013 miles
    Test number
    285314168998
    • 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

  9. Pass126,425 miles (+7,312)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,425 miles
    Test number
    349716621540
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade poor

  10. Pass119,113 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,113 miles
    Test number
    370714944467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  11. Fail119,113 miles (+7,484)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,113 miles
    Test number
    366328294960
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  12. Pass111,629 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    746068926332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Fail111,629 miles (+8,687)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    642758821225
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass102,942 miles (+10,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,942 miles
    Test number
    372626199607
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre underinflated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryService light on

  15. Pass91,951 miles (+9,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,951 miles
    Test number
    737329686748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,848 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    800888247849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,230 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,230 miles
    Test number
    482436508347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,854 miles (+8,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,854 miles
    Test number
    325670114313
    • NoteSlight rust ingress on inside edge of front discs

  19. Pass59,762 miles (+8,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    358170913360
    • NoteVery slight rust on inside edge of front discs

  20. Pass50,945 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    127790822301
    • NoteInner face of the front brake discs have slight rust ingress
    • NoteInner part of the tred on the rear tyres are worn unevenly

  21. Fail50,945 miles (+8,171)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    707020322315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteInner face of the front brake discs have slight rust ingress
    • NoteInner part of the tred on the rear tyres are worn unevenly

  22. Pass42,774 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    979099531334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,720 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    689461501163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    967151281068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XBT

Does LD08 XBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XBT is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XBT?
The MOT on LD08 XBT is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XBT done?
LD08 XBT was recorded at 161,798 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,092 miles a year.
Has LD08 XBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XBT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 XBT 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 XBT find?
LD08 XBT passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension arm rear bushes worn/perished.

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