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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LD08 ZBWMOT history

LD08 ZBW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

LD08 ZBW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,141 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZBW
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
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZBW was last recorded at 123,141 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,062 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
6,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,141 miles
  • 2024 – 117,505 miles
  • 2023 – 109,342 miles
  • 2022 – 96,193 miles
  • 2020 – 83,206 miles
  • 2019 – 60,173 miles
  • 2018 – 54,170 miles
  • 2017 – 49,586 miles
  • 2016 – 45,984 miles
  • 2015 – 40,718 miles
  • 2014 – 35,561 miles
  • 2013 – 32,166 miles
  • 2012 – 29,860 miles
  • 2011 – 27,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,141 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Cooling fan cowling loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,141 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,141 miles
    Test number
    844300400872
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail123,062 miles (+5,557)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,062 miles
    Test number
    861674056751
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge very close to limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass117,505 miles (+96)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    429954392711
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail117,409 miles (+8,067)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,409 miles
    Test number
    904121193578
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,342 miles (+260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,342 miles
    Test number
    537575455554
    • AdvisoryCooling fan cowling loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail109,082 miles (+12,889)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,082 miles
    Test number
    219324458471
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned But is on near side (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCooling fan cowling loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass96,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    545612642481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail96,193 miles (+12,987)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,193 miles
    Test number
    882339912650
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass83,206 miles (+23,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    190456214710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,173 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    628258012730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,141 miles (+5,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,141 miles
    Test number
    102795224286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass54,170 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,170 miles
    Test number
    478519837068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    222415880028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,586 miles (+3,602)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    583461317486
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass45,984 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    355968121846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,718 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    717347925087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    137581814475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,561 miles (+3,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    665311714022
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  19. Pass32,166 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,166 miles
    Test number
    119441613480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,860 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    819783522065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,453 miles
    Test number
    335669131069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,453 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,453 miles
    Test number
    419036031018
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LD08 ZBW

Does LD08 ZBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 ZBW expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZBW?
The MOT on LD08 ZBW expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 ZBW done?
LD08 ZBW was recorded at 123,141 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZBW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZBW 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 ZBW find?
LD08 ZBW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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