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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 ZDEMOT history

LS08 ZDE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LS08 ZDE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,847 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZDE was last recorded at 113,847 miles on 21 May 2026, 2,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,256 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,591 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,847 miles
  • 2025 – 111,256 miles
  • 2024 – 107,482 miles
  • 2023 – 105,757 miles
  • 2022 – 102,817 miles
  • 2021 – 100,320 miles
  • 2020 – 97,918 miles
  • 2019 – 95,019 miles
  • 2018 – 90,272 miles
  • 2017 – 83,302 miles
  • 2016 – 78,257 miles
  • 2015 – 69,504 miles
  • 2014 – 62,732 miles
  • 2013 – 55,282 miles
  • 2012 – 43,586 miles
  • 2011 – 32,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,847 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,847 miles (+2,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,847 miles
    Test number
    340446853971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass111,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,256 miles
    Test number
    675436750737
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,256 miles (+3,774)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,256 miles
    Test number
    735188768836
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    481187266809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,482 miles (+1,725)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    959344435644
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass105,757 miles (+2,940)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,757 miles
    Test number
    436922723954
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,817 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    542036882848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,815 miles (+2,495)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,815 miles
    Test number
    629059649367
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,320 miles
    Test number
    728628474747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail100,320 miles (+2,402)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,320 miles
    Test number
    288638859371
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside and offside lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass97,918 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,918 miles
    Test number
    549771065790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,019 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    250558161528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,272 miles (+6,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,272 miles
    Test number
    423576309032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass83,302 miles (+5,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,302 miles
    Test number
    518147270409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass78,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    442732231000
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer CV gaiter slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail78,257 miles (+8,753)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,257 miles
    Test number
    103369789677
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer CV gaiter slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass69,504 miles (+6,772)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    399974335194
    • NoteCentre rear and nearside front seatbelt inertia reel function impaired
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut and devoid of tread to inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWheel nut covers fitted

  18. Pass62,732 miles (+7,450)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    536309024110
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,282 miles (+11,696)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    668000943190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,586 miles (+11,518)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,586 miles
    Test number
    106952952184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass32,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,068 miles
    Test number
    197437141199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,068 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,068 miles
    Test number
    667457541173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS08 ZDE

Does LS08 ZDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 ZDE is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZDE?
The MOT on LS08 ZDE is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 ZDE done?
LS08 ZDE was recorded at 113,847 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZDE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZDE 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 ZDE find?
LS08 ZDE passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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