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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 ZGEMOT history

LD08 ZGE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LD08 ZGE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,498 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZGE
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 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZGE was last recorded at 84,498 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,068 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,430 miles
Average per year
3,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,498 miles
  • 2025 – 82,068 miles
  • 2024 – 80,249 miles
  • 2023 – 77,993 miles
  • 2022 – 77,011 miles
  • 2021 – 75,400 miles
  • 2020 – 74,608 miles
  • 2019 – 73,762 miles
  • 2018 – 69,746 miles
  • 2017 – 63,729 miles
  • 2016 – 59,081 miles
  • 2015 – 54,717 miles
  • 2014 – 50,185 miles
  • 2013 – 46,231 miles
  • 2012 – 42,261 miles
  • 2011 – 38,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,498 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components has 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball-joint dust cover deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Unable to adjust mirror from inside vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,498 miles (+2,430)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,498 miles
    Test number
    355483733360
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components has corrosion

  2. Pass82,068 miles (+1,819)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,068 miles
    Test number
    596349976101
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,249 miles (+2,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,249 miles
    Test number
    389767880183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,993 miles (+982)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,993 miles
    Test number
    186703338179
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,011 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    880184987362
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail77,011 miles (+1,611)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    978557739699
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,400 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    674378334982
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm ball-joint dust cover deteriorated

  8. Fail75,400 miles (+792)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    247186063319
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm ball-joint dust cover deteriorated

  9. Pass74,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    474481166535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to adjust mirror from inside vehicle

  10. Fail74,608 miles (+846)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    878666543762
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to adjust mirror from inside vehicle

  11. Pass73,762 miles (+4,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,762 miles
    Test number
    221437828737
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades don't fit in wiper arm correctly.

  12. Pass69,746 miles (+6,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,746 miles
    Test number
    506947091636
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several small chips in screen (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass63,729 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    930083934575
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass59,081 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    542251226287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,717 miles
    Test number
    195328395094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,717 miles (+4,532)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,717 miles
    Test number
    196338295091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split

  17. Pass50,185 miles (+3,954)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    145058874422
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear tyers side walls craked

  18. Pass46,231 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,231 miles
    Test number
    558609173071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,261 miles (+3,850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,261 miles
    Test number
    155359072445
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack

  20. Pass38,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,411 miles
    Test number
    315936491016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,411 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,411 miles
    Test number
    619306591091
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LD08 ZGE

Does LD08 ZGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZGE is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZGE?
The MOT on LD08 ZGE is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ZGE done?
LD08 ZGE was recorded at 84,498 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,017 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZGE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZGE 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 ZGE find?
LD08 ZGE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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