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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 ZGXMOT history

LD08 ZGX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LD08 ZGX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,754 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZGX
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
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZGX was last recorded at 124,754 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 13,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,275 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,479 miles
Average per year
6,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,754 miles
  • 2025 – 111,275 miles
  • 2024 – 95,774 miles
  • 2023 – 89,057 miles
  • 2022 – 81,537 miles
  • 2021 – 75,648 miles
  • 2020 – 72,599 miles
  • 2019 – 68,668 miles
  • 2018 – 65,091 miles
  • 2017 – 60,030 miles
  • 2016 – 53,692 miles
  • 2015 – 47,606 miles
  • 2014 – 42,154 miles
  • 2013 – 36,912 miles
  • 2012 – 31,247 miles
  • 2011 – 26,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,754 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,754 miles (+13,479)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,754 miles
    Test number
    903322602715
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,275 miles (+15,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    780380106173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn to the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,774 miles (+444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    766577938343
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail95,330 miles (+6,273)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,330 miles
    Test number
    404372181125
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    378651833893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail89,057 miles (+7,520)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    238015877450
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass81,537 miles (+5,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,537 miles
    Test number
    685989716546
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has nail in tread

  8. Pass75,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    178198971874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail75,648 miles (+3,049)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    795023136815
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,599 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    629493639041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass68,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    970907726520
    • AdvisorySuspension arm bushes splitting

  12. Fail68,666 miles (+3,575)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,666 miles
    Test number
    259070530670
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm bushes splitting

  13. Pass65,091 miles (+5,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,091 miles
    Test number
    584313927880
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass60,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,030 miles
    Test number
    963062059824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,030 miles (+6,338)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,030 miles
    Test number
    480302421428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass53,692 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,692 miles
    Test number
    925912416760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,606 miles
    Test number
    598627665181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,606 miles (+5,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,606 miles
    Test number
    738586965175
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,154 miles
    Test number
    368070044185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,154 miles (+5,242)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,154 miles
    Test number
    939199734174
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  21. Pass36,912 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,912 miles
    Test number
    436688863156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,247 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,247 miles
    Test number
    226605262104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,598 miles
    Test number
    606288261188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZGX

Does LD08 ZGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZGX is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZGX?
The MOT on LD08 ZGX is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ZGX done?
LD08 ZGX was recorded at 124,754 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 6,621 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZGX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZGX 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 ZGX find?
LD08 ZGX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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