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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 ZDRMOT history

LS08 ZDR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LS08 ZDR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
177,383 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZDR
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
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS08 ZDR was last recorded at 177,383 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 5,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,259 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,124 miles
Average per year
9,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,383 miles
  • 2025 – 172,259 miles
  • 2024 – 168,367 miles
  • 2023 – 160,943 miles
  • 2022 – 146,781 miles
  • 2021 – 133,385 miles
  • 2020 – 122,771 miles
  • 2019 – 110,908 miles
  • 2018 – 96,897 miles
  • 2017 – 84,926 miles
  • 2016 – 75,777 miles
  • 2015 – 62,593 miles
  • 2014 – 54,862 miles
  • 2012 – 41,097 miles
  • 2011 – 26,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,383 miles
  • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bush worn offside and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,383 miles (+5,124)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,383 miles
    Test number
    738529084383
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bush worn offside and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,259 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    172,259 miles
    Test number
    953164830355
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside And Offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside And Offside Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail172,259 miles (+3,892)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,259 miles
    Test number
    152420478517
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside And Offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside And Offside Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,367 miles (+7,424)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,367 miles
    Test number
    400897547158
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass160,943 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,943 miles
    Test number
    291202477192
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,940 miles (+14,159)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,940 miles
    Test number
    522809718853
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,781 miles (+13,396)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,781 miles
    Test number
    774088898988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,385 miles (+10,614)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    897927844646
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,771 miles (+11,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,771 miles
    Test number
    769788541504
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,908 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    693378238094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper panel insecure
    • AdvisoryHeat shield above rear silencer insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints have play
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre has very small bulge on outer sidewall

  11. Fail110,908 miles (+14,011)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,908 miles
    Test number
    644522596469
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low inside edge starting to go out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper panel insecure
    • AdvisoryFront indicators pale
    • AdvisoryHeat shield above rear silencer insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints have play
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre bald on edges

  12. Pass96,897 miles (+11,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,897 miles
    Test number
    560682336739
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass84,926 miles (+9,149)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,926 miles
    Test number
    105068368656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,777 miles (+13,184)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,777 miles
    Test number
    469259426829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,593 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,593 miles
    Test number
    570720711914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    188011495016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,056 miles (+1,194)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,056 miles
    Test number
    636179685005
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass54,862 miles (+13,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,862 miles
    Test number
    455244884099
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass41,097 miles (+14,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,097 miles
    Test number
    565673482260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,879 miles
    Test number
    307162261066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 ZDR

Does LS08 ZDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 ZDR expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZDR?
The MOT on LS08 ZDR expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 ZDR done?
LS08 ZDR was recorded at 177,383 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 9,755 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZDR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZDR 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 ZDR find?
LS08 ZDR failed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted); nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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