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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD08 XEJMOT history

LD08 XEJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

LD08 XEJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
135,294 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XEJ was last recorded at 135,294 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,285 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,294 miles
  • 2021 – 130,531 miles
  • 2019 – 122,835 miles
  • 2018 – 116,805 miles
  • 2017 – 105,320 miles
  • 2016 – 93,928 miles
  • 2015 – 83,932 miles
  • 2014 – 71,761 miles
  • 2013 – 62,579 miles
  • 2012 – 50,528 miles
  • 2011 – 38,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,294 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,294 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,294 miles
    Test number
    488653477835
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail135,285 miles (+4,754)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,285 miles
    Test number
    412264010747
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,531 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,531 miles
    Test number
    638299309456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,521 miles (+7,686)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,521 miles
    Test number
    463677317402
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass122,835 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    939193685650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail122,835 miles (+6,030)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    265636296403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,805 miles
    Test number
    696961671623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail116,805 miles (+11,485)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,805 miles
    Test number
    556367174752
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass105,320 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,320 miles
    Test number
    794261081549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail105,286 miles (+11,358)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,286 miles
    Test number
    981738709459
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass93,928 miles (+9,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,928 miles
    Test number
    810786280602
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  12. Pass83,932 miles (+12,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,932 miles
    Test number
    777689615125
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass71,761 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,761 miles
    Test number
    487585114175
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Fail71,761 miles (+9,182)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,761 miles
    Test number
    156075314183
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Pass62,579 miles (+12,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,579 miles
    Test number
    475048103127
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass50,528 miles (+12,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,528 miles
    Test number
    285711702492
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass38,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,323 miles
    Test number
    656196611122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LD08 XEJ

Does LD08 XEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 XEJ expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XEJ?
The MOT on LD08 XEJ expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 XEJ done?
LD08 XEJ was recorded at 135,294 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 8,526 miles a year.
Has LD08 XEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XEJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 XEJ 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 XEJ find?
LD08 XEJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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