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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 JDUMOT history

LS08 JDU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

LS08 JDU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
187,816 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 JDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 JDU was last recorded at 187,816 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 14,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2016: 82,235 miles, lower than 725,994 miles on 30 Mar 2015.

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
173,294 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
14,522 miles
Average per year
11,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,816 miles
  • 2023 – 173,294 miles
  • 2022 – 163,938 miles
  • 2021 – 153,516 miles
  • 2020 – 141,394 miles
  • 2019 – 121,400 miles
  • 2018 – 99,109 miles
  • 2017 – 91,773 miles
  • 2016 – 82,235 miles
  • 2015 – 725,994 miles
  • 2014 – 61,192 miles
  • 2013 – 53,613 miles
  • 2012 – 43,269 miles
  • 2011 – 33,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,816 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,816 miles (+14,522)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,816 miles
    Test number
    851226464688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,294 miles (+9,356)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,294 miles
    Test number
    391995816689
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass163,938 miles (+10,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,938 miles
    Test number
    320821165800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,516 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,516 miles
    Test number
    808103428301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,506 miles (+12,112)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,506 miles
    Test number
    310446700786
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass141,394 miles (+19,994)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,394 miles
    Test number
    385373835672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,400 miles (+22,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,400 miles
    Test number
    883481489386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass99,109 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    459713686045
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail99,109 miles (+7,336)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    760799549947
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass91,773 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    938052390339
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight smoke during acceleration
  11. Fail91,773 miles (+9,538)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    820085612468
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass82,235 miles (-643,759)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,235 miles
    Test number
    434699491834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass725,994 miles (+664,802)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    725,994 miles
    Test number
    846319285042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,192 miles (+7,579)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,192 miles
    Test number
    598826764009
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 2mm
    • NoteEngine light on
  15. Fail53,613 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,613 miles
    Test number
    166187483402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass53,613 miles (+10,344)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,613 miles
    Test number
    957847783051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,269 miles (+9,637)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    149664872085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,632 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    358418771088
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • NoteEngine oil level slightly low
    • NoteNail in centre of tread
  19. Pass33,632 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    419298171079
    • NoteEngine oil level slightly low
    • NoteNail in centre of tread

Questions about LS08 JDU

Does LS08 JDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 JDU expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 JDU?
The MOT on LS08 JDU expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 JDU done?
LS08 JDU was recorded at 187,816 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 11,421 miles a year.
Has LS08 JDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 JDU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS08 JDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 JDU find?
LS08 JDU passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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