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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 ZDPMOT history

LS08 ZDP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LS08 ZDP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,950 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZDP was last recorded at 161,950 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,064 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,886 miles
Average per year
8,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,950 miles
  • 2025 – 156,064 miles
  • 2024 – 148,199 miles
  • 2022 – 141,510 miles
  • 2021 – 129,052 miles
  • 2020 – 115,595 miles
  • 2019 – 106,083 miles
  • 2018 – 98,378 miles
  • 2017 – 91,934 miles
  • 2016 – 85,624 miles
  • 2015 – 75,887 miles
  • 2014 – 65,276 miles
  • 2013 – 53,188 miles
  • 2012 – 39,847 miles
  • 2011 – 29,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,950 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,950 miles
    Test number
    290735119081
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded

  2. Fail161,950 miles (+5,886)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,950 miles
    Test number
    660047744781
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded

  3. Pass156,064 miles (+7,865)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,064 miles
    Test number
    464983756842
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 edges 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wearing through (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass148,199 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,199 miles
    Test number
    488965509680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,196 miles (+6,686)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,196 miles
    Test number
    290055462485
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,510 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,510 miles
    Test number
    933458935007
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail141,502 miles (+12,450)2 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,502 miles
    Test number
    555721288593
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,052 miles (+13,457)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,052 miles
    Test number
    486032364336
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,595 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    640090796544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,594 miles (+1,332)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,594 miles
    Test number
    655045398863
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass114,262 miles (+8,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,262 miles
    Test number
    750847186479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass106,083 miles (+7,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,083 miles
    Test number
    293400049900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass98,378 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,378 miles
    Test number
    605997203526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,934 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    693879025430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail91,934 miles (+6,310)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    494023682055
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass85,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,624 miles
    Test number
    716948049857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,624 miles (+9,737)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,624 miles
    Test number
    462476538999
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass75,887 miles (+10,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,887 miles
    Test number
    418753505187
    • 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)

  19. Pass65,276 miles (+12,088)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    469547904116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,188 miles (+13,341)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,188 miles
    Test number
    768527903148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,847 miles (+10,812)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    785061812147
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass29,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,035 miles
    Test number
    148120381035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 ZDP

Does LS08 ZDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 ZDP is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZDP?
The MOT on LS08 ZDP is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 ZDP done?
LS08 ZDP was recorded at 161,950 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 8,922 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZDP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZDP 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 ZDP find?
LS08 ZDP passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective, and 4 more.

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