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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 XCWMOT history

LD08 XCW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 240,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LD08 XCW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
240,583 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XCW
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
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XCW was last recorded at 240,583 miles on 21 May 2026, 12,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,569 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,014 miles
Average per year
14,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,583 miles
  • 2025 – 228,569 miles
  • 2024 – 217,644 miles
  • 2023 – 208,504 miles
  • 2022 – 199,988 miles
  • 2021 – 192,345 miles
  • 2020 – 190,284 miles
  • 2019 – 184,856 miles
  • 2018 – 178,104 miles
  • 2017 – 168,301 miles
  • 2016 – 129,081 miles
  • 2015 – 94,004 miles
  • 2014 – 48,591 miles
  • 2013 – 36,250 miles
  • 2012 – 29,383 miles
  • 2011 – 23,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,583 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,583 miles (+12,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    240,583 miles
    Test number
    168262944961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass228,569 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    228,569 miles
    Test number
    921463958915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail228,495 miles (+10,851)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,495 miles
    Test number
    887968703332
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  4. Pass217,644 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    217,644 miles
    Test number
    890205767372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass208,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    208,504 miles
    Test number
    516533458815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail208,430 miles (+8,442)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,430 miles
    Test number
    348119250605
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  7. Pass199,988 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    199,988 miles
    Test number
    831139556551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass192,345 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    192,345 miles
    Test number
    959151708263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass190,284 miles (+5,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    190,284 miles
    Test number
    984084896073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass184,856 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,856 miles
    Test number
    426145671581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass178,104 miles (+9,803)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    178,104 miles
    Test number
    563782778702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass168,301 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,301 miles
    Test number
    526659328060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail168,108 miles (+39,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,108 miles
    Test number
    635669912256
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass129,081 miles (+35,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,081 miles
    Test number
    339109025220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,004 miles (+45,413)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    999685715117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,591 miles (+12,341)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    949802994048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,250 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,250 miles
    Test number
    526873093010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,383 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,383 miles
    Test number
    347242082091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,392 miles
    Test number
    768970481002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XCW

Does LD08 XCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XCW is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XCW?
The MOT on LD08 XCW is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XCW done?
LD08 XCW was recorded at 240,583 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 14,319 miles a year.
Has LD08 XCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XCW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 XCW 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 XCW find?
LD08 XCW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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