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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 ZWZMOT history

LD08 ZWZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LD08 ZWZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,008 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZWZ was last recorded at 124,008 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,918 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,090 miles
Average per year
6,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,008 miles
  • 2025 – 120,918 miles
  • 2024 – 117,465 miles
  • 2023 – 112,539 miles
  • 2022 – 108,118 miles
  • 2021 – 103,298 miles
  • 2020 – 97,675 miles
  • 2019 – 79,615 miles
  • 2017 – 73,552 miles
  • 2016 – 64,038 miles
  • 2015 – 56,717 miles
  • 2014 – 48,679 miles
  • 2013 – 40,812 miles
  • 2012 – 34,823 miles
  • 2011 – 28,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,008 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement controll arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement controll arm (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine under tray damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,008 miles (+3,090)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    393668157714
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement controll arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement controll arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass120,918 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,918 miles
    Test number
    268418080777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray damaged
  3. Fail120,918 miles (+3,453)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,918 miles
    Test number
    216182653437
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray damaged
  4. Pass117,465 miles (+4,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,465 miles
    Test number
    486082409597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,539 miles (+4,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,539 miles
    Test number
    663733783622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass108,118 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,118 miles
    Test number
    336203687534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,298 miles (+5,623)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,298 miles
    Test number
    657650467765
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront washers week
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass97,675 miles (+18,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    868301052050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass79,615 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    944345829141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,552 miles (+9,514)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,552 miles
    Test number
    578936234595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    548894793267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail64,034 miles (+7,317)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,034 miles
    Test number
    270711827218
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass56,717 miles (+8,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,717 miles
    Test number
    205433415128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass48,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    209385914401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,679 miles (+7,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    589684614104
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  16. Pass40,812 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    125054693436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    686483882025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,823 miles (+6,686)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    688973782080
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass28,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    996985281023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZWZ

Does LD08 ZWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZWZ is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZWZ?
The MOT on LD08 ZWZ is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ZWZ done?
LD08 ZWZ was recorded at 124,008 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,436 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZWZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZWZ 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 ZWZ find?
LD08 ZWZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement controll arm, and 3 more.

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