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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 ZDLMOT history

LS08 ZDL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

LS08 ZDL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
185,543 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZDL was last recorded at 185,543 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 12,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,035 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,508 miles
Average per year
10,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,543 miles
  • 2024 – 173,035 miles
  • 2023 – 164,769 miles
  • 2022 – 153,748 miles
  • 2021 – 143,606 miles
  • 2020 – 134,117 miles
  • 2019 – 116,194 miles
  • 2018 – 103,580 miles
  • 2017 – 92,342 miles
  • 2016 – 80,404 miles
  • 2015 – 74,014 miles
  • 2014 – 63,972 miles
  • 2013 – 53,270 miles
  • 2012 – 41,572 miles
  • 2011 – 29,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,543 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,543 miles (+12,508)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    185,543 miles
    Test number
    141492404236
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass173,035 miles (+8,266)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,035 miles
    Test number
    798888324829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,769 miles (+11,021)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,769 miles
    Test number
    614368579186
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass153,748 miles (+10,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,748 miles
    Test number
    352373832525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,606 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,606 miles
    Test number
    715648286913
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop/shock absorber cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop / shock absorber cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail143,604 miles (+9,487)2 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,604 miles
    Test number
    310151969823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop/shock absorber cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop / shock absorber cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass134,117 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,117 miles
    Test number
    964818519113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail134,115 miles (+17,921)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,115 miles
    Test number
    914489570852
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass116,194 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,194 miles
    Test number
    533572701245
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail116,194 miles (+12,614)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,194 miles
    Test number
    387207919031
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    121092203567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail103,580 miles (+11,238)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    536208058410
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass92,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    189716943372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit should be replaced (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail92,342 miles (+11,938)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    172880225960
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit should be replaced (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,404 miles (+6,390)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    709545950947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,014 miles (+173)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    286298245431
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail73,841 miles (+9,869)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,841 miles
    Test number
    758839135175
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail63,972 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    218558924420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass63,972 miles (+10,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    878408124176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass53,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    668829943162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,270 miles (+11,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    598386433166
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

  22. Pass41,572 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    226332742124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,657 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    646449431146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass29,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    855469531190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 ZDL

Does LS08 ZDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 ZDL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZDL?
The MOT on LS08 ZDL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 ZDL done?
LS08 ZDL was recorded at 185,543 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 10,741 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZDL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZDL 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 ZDL find?
LS08 ZDL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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