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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 XDJMOT history

LD08 XDJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LD08 XDJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,504 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XDJ was last recorded at 132,504 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 12,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,385 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,119 miles
Average per year
7,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,504 miles
  • 2025 – 120,385 miles
  • 2024 – 112,399 miles
  • 2023 – 103,976 miles
  • 2022 – 99,232 miles
  • 2021 – 92,276 miles
  • 2020 – 90,118 miles
  • 2019 – 86,086 miles
  • 2018 – 81,858 miles
  • 2017 – 77,081 miles
  • 2016 – 72,118 miles
  • 2015 – 66,531 miles
  • 2014 – 57,885 miles
  • 2012 – 35,685 miles
  • 2011 – 25,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,504 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,504 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    345231553504
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Fail132,498 miles (+12,113)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,498 miles
    Test number
    304120184010
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass120,385 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,385 miles
    Test number
    847905755310
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Fail120,355 miles (+7,956)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,355 miles
    Test number
    514420987266
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  5. Pass112,399 miles (+8,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,399 miles
    Test number
    606629185869
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass103,976 miles (+4,744)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    170209736009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,232 miles (+6,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,232 miles
    Test number
    318472841190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass92,276 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,276 miles
    Test number
    489418652171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,118 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,118 miles
    Test number
    199484776054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,086 miles (+4,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,086 miles
    Test number
    405278645274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass81,858 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    499849251377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,081 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,081 miles
    Test number
    664157745605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,941 miles (+4,823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    662918814650
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
  14. Pass72,118 miles (+5,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,118 miles
    Test number
    430200844476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass66,531 miles (+8,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    207263475068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass57,885 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,885 miles
    Test number
    869526274083
    • NoteRear tyres cracking!
  17. Fail57,883 miles (+22,198)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,883 miles
    Test number
    779546974000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking!
  18. Pass35,685 miles (+10,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,685 miles
    Test number
    697282902153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,574 miles
    Test number
    768091201134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XDJ

Does LD08 XDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XDJ is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XDJ?
The MOT on LD08 XDJ is valid until 15 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 XDJ done?
LD08 XDJ was recorded at 132,504 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,008 miles a year.
Has LD08 XDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XDJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 XDJ 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 XDJ find?
LD08 XDJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 1 more.

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