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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 XEKMOT history

LD08 XEK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LD08 XEK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
50,679 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XEK was last recorded at 50,679 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 2,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,490 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,189 miles
Average per year
2,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,679 miles
  • 2025 – 48,490 miles
  • 2024 – 45,566 miles
  • 2023 – 42,661 miles
  • 2022 – 40,267 miles
  • 2021 – 36,248 miles
  • 2020 – 32,555 miles
  • 2019 – 27,877 miles
  • 2018 – 25,750 miles
  • 2017 – 20,194 miles
  • 2016 – 17,107 miles
  • 2015 – 14,515 miles
  • 2014 – 12,114 miles
  • 2013 – 10,208 miles
  • 2012 – 8,158 miles
  • 2011 – 5,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,679 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,679 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    312541636050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass48,490 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    137946817651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,566 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    490212001973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,661 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,661 miles
    Test number
    547793562578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,267 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,267 miles
    Test number
    450364357155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,248 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    922214910578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    32,555 miles
    Test number
    448117154610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,555 miles (+4,678)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,555 miles
    Test number
    618086633755
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Pass27,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,877 miles
    Test number
    629383320598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,877 miles (+2,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,877 miles
    Test number
    853279854900
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. Pass25,750 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,750 miles
    Test number
    398026044202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,194 miles (+3,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,194 miles
    Test number
    580841027267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryTyre has cracking between tread
  13. Pass17,107 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,107 miles
    Test number
    965440076609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,515 miles (+2,401)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,515 miles
    Test number
    927267195020
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracked between tread
  15. Pass12,114 miles (+1,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    135907984468
    • NoteAll four tyres cracked between tread
  16. Pass10,208 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    10,208 miles
    Test number
    709962903104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,158 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    8,158 miles
    Test number
    109923292441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    5,891 miles
    Test number
    319237791000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XEK

Does LD08 XEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XEK is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XEK?
The MOT on LD08 XEK is valid until 16 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 XEK done?
LD08 XEK was recorded at 50,679 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,955 miles a year.
Has LD08 XEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XEK has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LD08 XEK 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 XEK find?
LD08 XEK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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