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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 XEFMOT history

LD08 XEF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LD08 XEF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,613 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XEF
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
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XEF was last recorded at 119,613 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 11,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,159 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,454 miles
Average per year
6,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,613 miles
  • 2025 – 108,159 miles
  • 2024 – 100,138 miles
  • 2023 – 89,061 miles
  • 2022 – 83,647 miles
  • 2021 – 74,286 miles
  • 2020 – 67,747 miles
  • 2019 – 57,157 miles
  • 2018 – 52,460 miles
  • 2017 – 51,945 miles
  • 2016 – 47,979 miles
  • 2015 – 37,880 miles
  • 2014 – 34,048 miles
  • 2013 – 32,150 miles
  • 2012 – 29,633 miles
  • 2011 – 21,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,613 miles
  • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

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.

  • Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,613 miles (+11,454)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,613 miles
    Test number
    618015103238
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  2. Pass108,159 miles (+16)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,159 miles
    Test number
    911600699263
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail108,143 miles (+8,005)1 dangerous2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,143 miles
    Test number
    245817826339
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass100,138 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,138 miles
    Test number
    542480441860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,120 miles (+11,059)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,120 miles
    Test number
    747823235076
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
    • 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 Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing All x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass89,061 miles (+5,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    100322171355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (upper) (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass83,647 miles (+9,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,647 miles
    Test number
    381835245603
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x4 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass74,286 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    382452057794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,747 miles (+10,590)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    501087577101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,157 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    775779777212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,460 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,460 miles
    Test number
    576595878370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,945 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    111043260976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,979 miles (+10,099)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    619266461540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    526147355130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail37,880 miles (+3,832)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    637627655115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass34,048 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,048 miles
    Test number
    445595054001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,150 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,150 miles
    Test number
    595354673074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,633 miles
    Test number
    398519982099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,633 miles (+8,427)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,633 miles
    Test number
    556189982063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass21,206 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,206 miles
    Test number
    775110991022
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD08 XEF

Does LD08 XEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XEF is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XEF?
The MOT on LD08 XEF is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XEF done?
LD08 XEF was recorded at 119,613 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
Has LD08 XEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XEF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 XEF 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 XEF find?
LD08 XEF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: front window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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