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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LS08 ZCTMOT history

LS08 ZCT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

LS08 ZCT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
151,704 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS08 ZCT was last recorded at 151,704 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 6,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,002 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,702 miles
Average per year
6,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,704 miles
  • 2024 – 145,002 miles
  • 2023 – 139,653 miles
  • 2022 – 133,053 miles
  • 2021 – 125,950 miles
  • 2020 – 120,703 miles
  • 2019 – 115,964 miles
  • 2018 – 110,616 miles
  • 2017 – 104,970 miles
  • 2016 – 96,835 miles
  • 2015 – 88,886 miles
  • 2014 – 80,798 miles
  • 2013 – 70,157 miles
  • 2012 – 63,451 miles
  • 2011 – 51,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,704 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp/ sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to some underside suspension components

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,704 miles (+6,702)1 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,704 miles
    Test number
    375391422488
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp/ sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to some underside suspension components

  2. Pass145,002 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    145,002 miles
    Test number
    464400019897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,653 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,653 miles
    Test number
    793628873481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    695335045084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing out of shape

  5. Fail133,042 miles (+7,092)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,042 miles
    Test number
    461071863408
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing out of shape

  6. Pass125,950 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,950 miles
    Test number
    576019123554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,949 miles (+5,246)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,949 miles
    Test number
    195694043441
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,703 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,703 miles
    Test number
    866898610534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,964 miles
    Test number
    309096981623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,963 miles (+5,347)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,963 miles
    Test number
    791104358679
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass110,616 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    934464046422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,970 miles (+8,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    127707119342
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass96,835 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,835 miles
    Test number
    179830179935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,886 miles (+8,088)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,886 miles
    Test number
    305757025040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,798 miles
    Test number
    436598024032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,798 miles (+10,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,798 miles
    Test number
    788558624030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass70,157 miles (+6,706)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,157 miles
    Test number
    599711023016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    336610442074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,451 miles (+12,054)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    167349532068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteDamage to nearside, offside and underside of vehicle
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit on inner edge
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  20. Fail51,397 miles3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    105119361030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle very dirty

  21. Pass51,397 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    465039761010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle very dirty

Questions about LS08 ZCT

Does LS08 ZCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 ZCT expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZCT?
The MOT on LS08 ZCT expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 ZCT done?
LS08 ZCT was recorded at 151,704 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 6,969 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZCT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZCT 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 LS08 ZCT find?
LS08 ZCT failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.

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