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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 ZGUMOT history

LD08 ZGU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LD08 ZGU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,883 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZGU was last recorded at 115,883 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,915 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,968 miles
Average per year
6,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,883 miles
  • 2024 – 112,915 miles
  • 2023 – 108,810 miles
  • 2022 – 107,172 miles
  • 2021 – 100,156 miles
  • 2020 – 98,200 miles
  • 2019 – 96,282 miles
  • 2018 – 91,694 miles
  • 2017 – 88,277 miles
  • 2016 – 84,622 miles
  • 2015 – 80,288 miles
  • 2014 – 62,270 miles
  • 2013 – 48,915 miles
  • 2012 – 28,617 miles
  • 2011 – 23,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,883 miles
  • AdvisoryBOTH indicator side repeater lenses have slight damage
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,883 miles
    Test number
    209577804725
    • AdvisoryBOTH indicator side repeater lenses have slight damage
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass182,502 km2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    182,502 km
    Test number
    724099357060
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides -- Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail182,502 km1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,502 km
    Test number
    116646840008
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides -- Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge -- 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass112,915 miles (+4,105)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,915 miles
    Test number
    246363572828
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass108,810 miles (+1,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,810 miles
    Test number
    875904776423
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres are wearing on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen is damaged (not affecting the drivers view)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake is slightly Binding.
  6. Pass107,172 miles (+7,016)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,172 miles
    Test number
    815289526345
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass100,156 miles (+1,956)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    942341087857
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass98,200 miles (+1,918)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    532428589107
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass96,282 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    674543025921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,694 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    590267231902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,277 miles (+3,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    151190218307
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre nail in tread
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass84,622 miles (+4,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,622 miles
    Test number
    665791262550
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass80,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,288 miles
    Test number
    727715055135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,288 miles (+18,018)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,288 miles
    Test number
    425255955132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass62,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    837275354196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail62,270 miles (+13,355)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    587265654130
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass48,915 miles (+20,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    657323033158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,617 miles (+5,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    106264942174
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  19. Pass23,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    757412131111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZGU

Does LD08 ZGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZGU is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZGU?
The MOT on LD08 ZGU is valid until 2 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 ZGU done?
LD08 ZGU was recorded at 115,883 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,103 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZGU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZGU 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 ZGU find?
LD08 ZGU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: both indicator side repeater lenses have slight damage; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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