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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD58 PYJMOT history

LD58 PYJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 228,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LD58 PYJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
228,837 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD58 PYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD58 PYJ was last recorded at 228,837 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 13,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,812 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,025 miles
Average per year
9,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,837 miles
  • 2025 – 215,812 miles
  • 2024 – 215,403 miles
  • 2023 – 209,267 miles
  • 2022 – 204,038 miles
  • 2021 – 199,218 miles
  • 2020 – 195,252 miles
  • 2019 – 184,505 miles
  • 2018 – 176,895 miles
  • 2017 – 164,479 miles
  • 2016 – 141,141 miles
  • 2015 – 132,223 miles
  • 2014 – 125,679 miles
  • 2013 – 120,441 miles
  • 2012 – 113,140 miles
  • 2011 – 86,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail228,837 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve clamps are deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail228,837 miles (+13,025)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,837 miles
    Test number
    258999845100
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve clamps are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass215,812 miles (+409)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    215,812 miles
    Test number
    757264210024
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail215,403 miles (+6,136)6 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,403 miles
    Test number
    636504452199
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass209,267 miles (+5,229)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    209,267 miles
    Test number
    692866275830
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass204,038 miles (+4,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    204,038 miles
    Test number
    259176721617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass199,218 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,218 miles
    Test number
    438899115200
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute wing mirror (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail199,218 miles (+3,966)2 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,218 miles
    Test number
    860569066813
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute wing mirror (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass195,252 miles (+10,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    195,252 miles
    Test number
    633702357316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass184,505 miles (+7,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,505 miles
    Test number
    133162026170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass176,895 miles (+12,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,895 miles
    Test number
    842430225860
    • 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))

  11. Pass164,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    164,479 miles
    Test number
    715831677010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail164,479 miles (+23,338)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,479 miles
    Test number
    912166481750
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass141,141 miles (+8,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,141 miles
    Test number
    139525796227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass132,223 miles (+6,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    132,223 miles
    Test number
    577466091861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass125,679 miles (+5,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,679 miles
    Test number
    286504794252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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. Pass120,441 miles (+7,301)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,441 miles
    Test number
    887176323357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,140 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,140 miles
    Test number
    219654712357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass113,140 miles (+27,122)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,140 miles
    Test number
    285604712391
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass86,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,018 miles
    Test number
    545825311318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD58 PYJ

Does LD58 PYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD58 PYJ expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD58 PYJ?
The MOT on LD58 PYJ expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD58 PYJ done?
LD58 PYJ was recorded at 228,837 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 9,991 miles a year.
Has LD58 PYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD58 PYJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD58 PYJ 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 LD58 PYJ find?
LD58 PYJ failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing; nearside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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