Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
LD08 ZHLMOT history
LD08 ZHL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,287 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 149,287 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,299 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 ZHL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 ZHL was last recorded at 149,287 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,285 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,002 miles
- Average per year
- 6,299 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,287 miles
- 2025 – 145,285 miles
- 2024 – 141,795 miles
- 2023 – 136,763 miles
- 2022 – 131,566 miles
- 2021 – 126,618 miles
- 2020 – 124,128 miles
- 2019 – 120,076 miles
- 2018 – 112,395 miles
- 2017 – 104,599 miles
- 2016 – 99,152 miles
- 2015 – 92,570 miles
- 2014 – 85,578 miles
- 2013 – 78,785 miles
- 2012 – 71,586 miles
- 2011 – 53,223 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,287 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive engine location
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,287 miles (+4,002)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 149,287 miles
- Test number
- 707501090265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe
Pass145,285 miles (+3,490)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 145,285 miles
- Test number
- 244443143180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp damaged but still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed front drivers view at time of test
Pass141,795 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 141,795 miles
- Test number
- 908917306733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,673 miles (+4,910)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,673 miles
- Test number
- 869670015891
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass136,763 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 136,763 miles
- Test number
- 217224805207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,696 miles (+5,130)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,696 miles
- Test number
- 511770175349
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,566 miles (+51)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 131,566 miles
- Test number
- 310886376206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,515 miles (+4,897)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,515 miles
- Test number
- 142557019347
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,618 miles (+2,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 126,618 miles
- Test number
- 220056595701
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre & osf
Pass124,128 miles (+4,052)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 124,128 miles
- Test number
- 519048341209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,076 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,076 miles
- Test number
- 964394892336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine location (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail120,076 miles (+7,681)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,076 miles
- Test number
- 373681653695
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine location (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass112,395 miles (+7,796)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 112,395 miles
- Test number
- 670491615621
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small cracks on n/s lower screen, stone chips within zone 'A' <10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes sticking, recommend inspection / repair
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing thin - further inspection recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,599 miles (+5,447)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 104,599 miles
- Test number
- 363219816146
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass99,152 miles (+6,582)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 99,152 miles
- Test number
- 170594281214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass92,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 92,570 miles
- Test number
- 849217036110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,570 miles (+6,992)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,570 miles
- Test number
- 683806737071
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass85,578 miles (+6,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 85,578 miles
- Test number
- 335899184222
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,785 miles (+7,199)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 78,785 miles
- Test number
- 488631843207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,586 miles (+18,363)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 71,586 miles
- Test number
- 838365542255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 53,223 miles
- Test number
- 237821181458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,223 miles5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,223 miles
- Test number
- 657611581181
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about LD08 ZHL
- Does LD08 ZHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZHL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 ZHL?
- The MOT on LD08 ZHL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 ZHL done?
- LD08 ZHL was recorded at 149,287 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 6,299 miles a year.
- Has LD08 ZHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 ZHL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD08 ZHL 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 ZHL find?
- LD08 ZHL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.
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