Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LD08 XDKMOT history
LD08 XDK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,636 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 159,636 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,639 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 XDK
- 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
- 29 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 XDK was last recorded at 159,636 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Nov 2024: 156,523 miles, lower than 156,529 miles on 6 Nov 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 159,617 miles · 21 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 9,639 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,636 miles
- 2024 – 156,523 miles
- 2023 – 138,021 miles
- 2022 – 120,521 miles
- 2020 – 112,424 miles
- 2019 – 98,112 miles
- 2018 – 66,440 miles
- 2017 – 50,151 miles
- 2016 – 49,699 miles
- 2015 – 29,600 miles
- 2014 – 19,365 miles
- 2013 – 17,300 miles
- 2012 – 15,784 miles
- 2011 – 13,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,636 miles
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,636 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 159,636 miles
- Test number
- 179444062869
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail159,617 miles (+3,094)1 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,617 miles
- Test number
- 459615812829
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass156,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 156,523 miles
- Test number
- 253389640907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,523 miles (-6)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 156,523 miles
- Test number
- 567778425108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,529 miles (+18,508)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,529 miles
- Test number
- 602239846017
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass138,021 miles (+17,500)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 138,021 miles
- Test number
- 384313706872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,521 miles (+103)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 120,521 miles
- Test number
- 569310939386
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,418 miles (+7,994)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,418 miles
- Test number
- 188463779360
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,424 miles (+14,312)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 112,424 miles
- Test number
- 951394298509
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,112 miles
- Test number
- 828637749060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,103 miles (+15,631)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,103 miles
- Test number
- 130064172989
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass82,472 miles (+16,032)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 82,472 miles
- Test number
- 772726428106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,440 miles (+16,289)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 66,440 miles
- Test number
- 980299345261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,151 miles (+452)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 50,151 miles
- Test number
- 618178624157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,699 miles (+20,099)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 49,699 miles
- Test number
- 991028691313
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,600 miles (+10,235)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 29,600 miles
- Test number
- 387210365197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,365 miles (+2,065)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 19,365 miles
- Test number
- 759587474002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,300 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 17,300 miles
- Test number
- 785359573099
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
- NoteHorn working but inaffective
Fail17,300 miles (+1,516)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,300 miles
- Test number
- 768938273061
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
- NoteHorn working but inaffective
Pass15,784 miles (+2,685)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 15,784 miles
- Test number
- 485995272083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 13,099 miles
- Test number
- 159981181098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 XDK
- Does LD08 XDK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XDK is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 XDK?
- The MOT on LD08 XDK is valid until 3 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 XDK done?
- LD08 XDK was recorded at 159,636 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 9,639 miles a year.
- Has LD08 XDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 XDK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD08 XDK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD08 XDK find?
- LD08 XDK passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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