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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 ZGRMOT history

LD08 ZGR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

LD08 ZGR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
115,855 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZGR was last recorded at 115,855 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,855 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,855 miles
  • 2021 – 88,230 miles
  • 2020 – 75,663 miles
  • 2019 – 64,696 miles
  • 2018 – 55,135 miles
  • 2017 – 49,999 miles
  • 2016 – 44,390 miles
  • 2015 – 39,715 miles
  • 2014 – 36,242 miles
  • 2013 – 32,984 miles
  • 2012 – 16,617 miles
  • 2011 – 14,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,855 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,855 miles
    Test number
    648787155566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket broken

  2. Fail115,855 miles (+10,229)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,855 miles
    Test number
    686798476380
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,626 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,626 miles
    Test number
    194650653944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail105,621 miles (+17,391)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    595658692382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass88,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    807308453154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,230 miles (+12,567)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    541419777782
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass75,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    800873334716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,663 miles (+10,967)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    286914631819
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,696 miles (+9,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,696 miles
    Test number
    805289383301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass55,135 miles (+5,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,135 miles
    Test number
    913560655956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,999 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    531827233428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,390 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,390 miles
    Test number
    346933458452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,318 miles (+4,603)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,318 miles
    Test number
    583107572736
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass39,715 miles (+3,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,715 miles
    Test number
    684218644450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass36,242 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,242 miles
    Test number
    158399874202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,209 miles (+3,225)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,209 miles
    Test number
    566645074210
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass32,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    167973983290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,984 miles (+4,509)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    835412383292
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass28,475 miles (+11,858)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,475 miles
    Test number
    707227513075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,617 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,617 miles
    Test number
    585400132097
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass14,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,923 miles
    Test number
    656032361198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZGR

Does LD08 ZGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 ZGR expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZGR?
The MOT on LD08 ZGR expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 ZGR done?
LD08 ZGR was recorded at 115,855 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 8,054 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZGR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZGR 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 ZGR find?
LD08 ZGR passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front headlamp bracket broken.

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