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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LD08 XJWMOT history

LD08 XJW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

LD08 XJW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
121,167 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XJW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XJW was last recorded at 121,167 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 3,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,547 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,620 miles
Average per year
6,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,167 miles
  • 2024 – 117,547 miles
  • 2023 – 111,958 miles
  • 2022 – 109,864 miles
  • 2021 – 99,870 miles
  • 2020 – 92,954 miles
  • 2019 – 83,871 miles
  • 2018 – 79,149 miles
  • 2017 – 72,295 miles
  • 2016 – 66,261 miles
  • 2015 – 59,815 miles
  • 2014 – 52,221 miles
  • 2013 – 45,291 miles
  • 2012 – 39,727 miles
  • 2011 – 34,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,167 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres 225/45 R17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,167 miles
    Test number
    197812183149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,166 miles (+3,619)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,166 miles
    Test number
    667863908096
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass117,547 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,547 miles
    Test number
    374886392857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,958 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,958 miles
    Test number
    718857943330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,864 miles (+9,994)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,864 miles
    Test number
    893463091560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,870 miles (+6,916)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,870 miles
    Test number
    697043057832
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damaged and moist. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slightly dim. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slightly dim. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made 2015, michelin pilot sport 4. size 225/45/17/91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low, and tread "stepped" on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn low, and tread "stepped" on inner edge. michelin primacy 225/45/17/91w . tyre made 2013. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass92,954 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    321786759046
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail92,890 miles (+9,019)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    675873163327
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass83,871 miles (+4,722)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    764011007394
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are feathery on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass79,149 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,149 miles
    Test number
    989014566954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,735 miles (+6,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,735 miles
    Test number
    668144596058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Pass72,295 miles (+6,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    405672931487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,261 miles (+6,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,261 miles
    Test number
    854155092102
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

  14. Pass59,815 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    237728715466
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail59,812 miles (+7,591)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    457917915169
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass52,221 miles (+6,930)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,221 miles
    Test number
    855783514114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has excessive seperation on the tread and shoulders and the inner shoulder is developing flatspots

  17. Pass45,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,291 miles
    Test number
    798851023199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,291 miles (+5,564)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,291 miles
    Test number
    335830823157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass39,727 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,727 miles
    Test number
    959661922180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,201 miles
    Test number
    958317631177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XJW

Does LD08 XJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 XJW expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XJW?
The MOT on LD08 XJW expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 XJW done?
LD08 XJW was recorded at 121,167 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 6,163 miles a year.
Has LD08 XJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XJW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 XJW 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 XJW find?
LD08 XJW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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