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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 ZDJMOT history

LS08 ZDJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 223,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.

LS08 ZDJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2025
Mileage
223,969 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZDJ
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
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2025
Latest MOT test
8 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZDJ was last recorded at 223,969 miles on 8 May 2024, 7,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,437 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
7,532 miles
Average per year
14,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 223,969 miles
  • 2023 – 216,437 miles
  • 2022 – 208,780 miles
  • 2021 – 201,810 miles
  • 2020 – 197,800 miles
  • 2019 – 176,317 miles
  • 2018 – 158,029 miles
  • 2017 – 142,375 miles
  • 2016 – 123,544 miles
  • 2015 – 106,620 miles
  • 2014 – 88,864 miles
  • 2013 – 71,187 miles
  • 2012 – 52,415 miles
  • 2011 – 35,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,969 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Reversing light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight movement lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,969 miles (+7,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    223,969 miles
    Test number
    366550905612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass216,437 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    216,437 miles
    Test number
    244239718912
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  3. Fail216,436 miles (+7,656)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,436 miles
    Test number
    902489374572
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  4. Pass208,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    208,780 miles
    Test number
    201030575148
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily split on inner sidewall 225-45-17
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer c v boot leaking grease

  5. Fail208,780 miles (+6,970)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,780 miles
    Test number
    416867468019
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily split on inner sidewall 225-45-17
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer c v boot leaking grease

  6. Pass201,810 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    201,810 miles
    Test number
    220167281021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail201,806 miles (+4,006)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,806 miles
    Test number
    664661705443
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass197,800 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    197,800 miles
    Test number
    190060570785
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail197,800 miles (+21,483)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,800 miles
    Test number
    648564989397
    • DangerousMovement and free play both front inner steering arms
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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))

  10. Pass176,317 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    176,317 miles
    Test number
    388245291864
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail176,317 miles (+18,288)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,317 miles
    Test number
    124214325415
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass158,029 miles (+15,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,029 miles
    Test number
    860442512084
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs heavily worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass142,375 miles (+450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,375 miles
    Test number
    860182359996
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight movement lower arm rear bushes

  14. Fail141,925 miles (+18,381)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,925 miles
    Test number
    601532594038
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNail near side rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing heavy inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight movement lower arm rear bushes

  15. Pass123,544 miles (+16,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,544 miles
    Test number
    813749364889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,620 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,620 miles
    Test number
    185003505164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail106,620 miles (+17,756)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,620 miles
    Test number
    329863805127
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass88,864 miles (+17,677)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,864 miles
    Test number
    895134604127
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass71,187 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    235434793066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail71,187 miles (+18,772)2 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    466124993002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has a large cut in the side wall
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass52,415 miles (+17,373)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    709551002195
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tread

  22. Pass35,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,042 miles
    Test number
    825125001174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 ZDJ

Does LS08 ZDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 ZDJ expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZDJ?
The MOT on LS08 ZDJ expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 ZDJ done?
LS08 ZDJ was recorded at 223,969 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2024, an average of 14,461 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZDJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZDJ 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 ZDJ find?
LS08 ZDJ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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