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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LS08 JDFMOT history

LS08 JDF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 12,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LS08 JDF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
12,621 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 JDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 JDF was last recorded at 12,621 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2012: 1,490 miles, lower than 1,729 miles on 30 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
10,596 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,025 miles
Average per year
745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 12,621 miles
  • 2024 – 10,596 miles
  • 2023 – 10,309 miles
  • 2022 – 10,027 miles
  • 2021 – 9,455 miles
  • 2020 – 8,893 miles
  • 2019 – 8,629 miles
  • 2018 – 7,947 miles
  • 2017 – 6,794 miles
  • 2016 – 6,175 miles
  • 2015 – 5,946 miles
  • 2014 – 5,767 miles
  • 2013 – 5,320 miles
  • 2012 – 1,490 miles
  • 2011 – 1,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,621 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,621 miles (+2,025)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    12,621 miles
    Test number
    861836407979
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass10,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    10,596 miles
    Test number
    700513661393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail10,596 miles (+287)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,596 miles
    Test number
    158733449295
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass10,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    10,309 miles
    Test number
    433934598149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail10,309 miles (+282)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,309 miles
    Test number
    572489408708
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass10,027 miles (+572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    10,027 miles
    Test number
    326482780965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass9,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    9,455 miles
    Test number
    867721110823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail9,455 miles (+562)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,455 miles
    Test number
    672234223643
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass8,893 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    8,893 miles
    Test number
    492338439597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,629 miles (+682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    8,629 miles
    Test number
    312212984013
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  11. Pass7,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    7,947 miles
    Test number
    951156182897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail7,947 miles (+1,153)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,947 miles
    Test number
    646332497781
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  13. Pass6,794 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    6,794 miles
    Test number
    724449937425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    6,175 miles
    Test number
    892465346957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail6,175 miles (+229)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,175 miles
    Test number
    246838531596
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass5,946 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    5,946 miles
    Test number
    185757005167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,767 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    5,767 miles
    Test number
    619358414171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,320 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    5,320 miles
    Test number
    886446393016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass1,490 miles (-239)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    1,490 miles
    Test number
    838310072039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass1,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    1,729 miles
    Test number
    657219681023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 JDF

Does LS08 JDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 JDF is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 JDF?
The MOT on LS08 JDF is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 JDF done?
LS08 JDF was recorded at 12,621 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 745 miles a year.
Has LS08 JDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 JDF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 JDF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 JDF find?
LS08 JDF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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