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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 ZWVMOT history

LD08 ZWV is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LD08 ZWV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,710 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZWV was last recorded at 156,710 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,679 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
8,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,710 miles
  • 2024 – 149,129 miles
  • 2023 – 142,256 miles
  • 2022 – 137,662 miles
  • 2021 – 125,931 miles
  • 2020 – 113,689 miles
  • 2019 – 103,283 miles
  • 2018 – 80,509 miles
  • 2017 – 71,417 miles
  • 2016 – 62,813 miles
  • 2015 – 48,928 miles
  • 2014 – 42,472 miles
  • 2013 – 36,419 miles
  • 2011 – 25,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,710 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle at rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,710 miles (+31)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,710 miles
    Test number
    474972019296
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,679 miles (+7,550)2 dangerous1 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,679 miles
    Test number
    437984682612
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill - Within 30cm of trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,129 miles (+6,873)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,129 miles
    Test number
    781263880375
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass142,256 miles (+4,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,256 miles
    Test number
    307814728516
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass137,662 miles (+11,731)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,662 miles
    Test number
    166612687762
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass125,931 miles (+12,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,931 miles
    Test number
    900597614241
    • AdvisoryBrake discs slightly lipped/worn

  7. Pass113,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,689 miles
    Test number
    342859440779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail113,689 miles (+10,406)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,689 miles
    Test number
    646990883751
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,283 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,283 miles
    Test number
    238130427837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail103,261 miles (+10,415)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    112313943409
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,846 miles (+12,337)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,846 miles
    Test number
    894247469148
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass80,509 miles (+9,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,509 miles
    Test number
    692213731745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass71,417 miles (+8,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    371045854630
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  14. Pass62,813 miles (+13,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    711048673508
    • AdvisoryWE HAVE FREED OFF BONNET SAFETY LATCH - STOPPING BONNET OPENING

  15. Pass48,928 miles (+6,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,928 miles
    Test number
    197953905068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass42,472 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,472 miles
    Test number
    946588904063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,419 miles (+11,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    357041513023
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass25,275 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,275 miles
    Test number
    306221681018
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD08 ZWV

Does LD08 ZWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZWV is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZWV?
The MOT on LD08 ZWV is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ZWV done?
LD08 ZWV was recorded at 156,710 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 8,955 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZWV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZWV 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 ZWV find?
LD08 ZWV passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 15 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; general corrosion to underside of vehicle at rear; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 12 more.

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