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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 ZDFMOT history

LS08 ZDF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LS08 ZDF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
191,603 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZDF
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
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZDF was last recorded at 191,603 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,952 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,651 miles
Average per year
10,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,603 miles
  • 2025 – 187,952 miles
  • 2024 – 179,659 miles
  • 2023 – 170,641 miles
  • 2022 – 161,307 miles
  • 2021 – 154,018 miles
  • 2019 – 141,367 miles
  • 2018 – 124,762 miles
  • 2017 – 108,619 miles
  • 2016 – 93,146 miles
  • 2015 – 83,823 miles
  • 2014 – 70,514 miles
  • 2013 – 59,615 miles
  • 2012 – 46,570 miles
  • 2011 – 35,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,603 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    191,603 miles
    Test number
    363907771861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail191,603 miles (+3,651)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,603 miles
    Test number
    178751949520
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass187,952 miles (+8,293)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    187,952 miles
    Test number
    497602898263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,659 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    179,659 miles
    Test number
    652103499146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,641 miles (+9,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,641 miles
    Test number
    132023786440
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass161,307 miles (+7,289)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,307 miles
    Test number
    585350716183
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass154,018 miles (+12,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,018 miles
    Test number
    421498674517
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,367 miles (+16,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    789576819420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,762 miles
    Test number
    657511867817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,762 miles (+16,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,762 miles
    Test number
    890955991302
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  11. Pass108,619 miles (+15,473)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,619 miles
    Test number
    169767926256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,146 miles (+9,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    230998952843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass83,823 miles (+13,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    237929715643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,514 miles (+10,899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,514 miles
    Test number
    535102654290
    • NoteEmissions not tested,to clean to test.

  15. Pass59,615 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    377458583264
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail59,615 miles (+2,344)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,615 miles
    Test number
    926567683282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,271 miles (+10,701)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    928935593083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops torn

  18. Pass46,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,570 miles
    Test number
    825334992090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,570 miles (+10,970)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,570 miles
    Test number
    229663192040
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    147200891473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 ZDF

Does LS08 ZDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 ZDF is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZDF?
The MOT on LS08 ZDF is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 ZDF done?
LS08 ZDF was recorded at 191,603 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,556 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZDF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZDF 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 ZDF find?
LS08 ZDF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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