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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

LD08 XECMOT history

LD08 XEC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LD08 XEC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,373 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XEC was last recorded at 90,373 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,501 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
5,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,373 miles
  • 2025 – 89,501 miles
  • 2023 – 89,453 miles
  • 2022 – 88,373 miles
  • 2021 – 77,871 miles
  • 2020 – 76,438 miles
  • 2019 – 73,244 miles
  • 2018 – 67,881 miles
  • 2016 – 53,645 miles
  • 2015 – 43,177 miles
  • 2014 – 35,447 miles
  • 2013 – 26,093 miles
  • 2012 – 13,412 miles
  • 2011 – 5,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,373 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Dipped beam output slightly dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,373 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    647156841400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,501 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    100361644216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,453 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    550188340190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    441902075116
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail88,373 miles (+10,502)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    277858173970
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre fitted wrong way around on wheelrim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre fitted wrong way around on wheelrim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated
  6. Pass77,871 miles (+1,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,871 miles
    Test number
    129098874219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass76,438 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,438 miles
    Test number
    373390946969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail76,423 miles (+3,179)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    262341917908
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass73,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,244 miles
    Test number
    577020387607
    • AdvisoryNearside Dipped beam output slightly dim
  10. Fail73,244 miles (+5,363)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,244 miles
    Test number
    302427020800
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Dipped beam output slightly dim
  11. Pass67,881 miles (+285)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,881 miles
    Test number
    910214648906
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass67,596 miles (+13,951)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,596 miles
    Test number
    736184531862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,645 miles (+10,468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,645 miles
    Test number
    350529111098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,177 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,177 miles
    Test number
    567390046437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,447 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,447 miles
    Test number
    715160604338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,093 miles
    Test number
    315848413313
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Fail26,901 miles (+13,489)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,901 miles
    Test number
    329718713386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/side front tyre wearing on inner edge
  18. Pass13,412 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    13,412 miles
    Test number
    356582092497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,399 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    5,399 miles
    Test number
    507354691293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    2,408 miles
    Test number
    527511281048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XEC

Does LD08 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XEC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XEC?
The MOT on LD08 XEC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XEC done?
LD08 XEC was recorded at 90,373 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,906 miles a year.
Has LD08 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XEC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 XEC 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 XEC find?
LD08 XEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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