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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 ZGNMOT history

LD08 ZGN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LD08 ZGN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
129,842 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZGN
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
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZGN was last recorded at 129,842 miles on 2 May 2026, 4,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,992 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,850 miles
Average per year
7,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,842 miles
  • 2025 – 124,992 miles
  • 2024 – 120,027 miles
  • 2023 – 115,310 miles
  • 2022 – 110,179 miles
  • 2021 – 103,215 miles
  • 2020 – 95,551 miles
  • 2019 – 86,699 miles
  • 2018 – 76,225 miles
  • 2017 – 65,452 miles
  • 2016 – 50,545 miles
  • 2015 – 42,370 miles
  • 2014 – 39,261 miles
  • 2013 – 35,380 miles
  • 2012 – 31,144 miles
  • 2011 – 22,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,842 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm, rear bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm,rear bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replace for next MOT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,842 miles (+4,850)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    567641838604
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,992 miles (+4,965)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,992 miles
    Test number
    867966124643
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 Dot 38/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass120,027 miles (+4,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    803817460542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,310 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    859816950201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail115,309 miles (+5,130)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    231809806241
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,179 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,179 miles
    Test number
    316975820827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,081 miles (+6,866)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,081 miles
    Test number
    332951464775
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v boot deteriorated,some grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm"rear" bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively note:- rear inner brake pads difficult to see (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm"rear" bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStruggled to pass emissions test

  8. Pass103,215 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    636867009645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm, rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm,rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail103,127 miles (+7,576)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,127 miles
    Test number
    614885564555
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm, rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm,rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  10. Pass95,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    120485527345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replace for next MOT (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replace for next MOT (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail95,551 miles (+8,852)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    973469113876
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replace for next MOT (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replace for next MOT (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass86,699 miles (+10,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    489456223010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass76,225 miles (+10,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,225 miles
    Test number
    501927310385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass65,452 miles (+14,907)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,452 miles
    Test number
    156434056541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  15. Pass50,545 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,545 miles
    Test number
    850998670158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,370 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,370 miles
    Test number
    256979115029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,261 miles
    Test number
    176973224157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,261 miles (+3,881)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,261 miles
    Test number
    797793424110
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass35,380 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,380 miles
    Test number
    557539793083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail35,376 miles (+4,232)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,376 miles
    Test number
    329648093008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,144 miles (+9,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,144 miles
    Test number
    109990912172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass22,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,125 miles
    Test number
    766382401193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZGN

Does LD08 ZGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZGN is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZGN?
The MOT on LD08 ZGN is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ZGN done?
LD08 ZGN was recorded at 129,842 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 7,155 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZGN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZGN 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 ZGN find?
LD08 ZGN passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust mounting defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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