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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 ZDXMOT history

LS08 ZDX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 219,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

LS08 ZDX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2026
Mileage
219,200 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZDX was last recorded at 219,200 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 3,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,502 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,698 miles
Average per year
14,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,200 miles
  • 2024 – 215,502 miles
  • 2023 – 215,410 miles
  • 2022 – 196,572 miles
  • 2021 – 177,433 miles
  • 2020 – 156,999 miles
  • 2019 – 155,882 miles
  • 2018 – 130,819 miles
  • 2017 – 112,505 miles
  • 2016 – 97,269 miles
  • 2015 – 82,652 miles
  • 2014 – 63,292 miles
  • 2013 – 45,560 miles
  • 2012 – 32,179 miles
  • 2011 – 22,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,200 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass219,200 miles (+3,698)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    219,200 miles
    Test number
    179843053631
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass215,502 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    215,502 miles
    Test number
    220075059279
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail215,502 miles (+92)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,502 miles
    Test number
    785876941894
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail215,410 miles (+18,838)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,410 miles
    Test number
    271971187469
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass196,572 miles (+12)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    196,572 miles
    Test number
    467653952081
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail196,560 miles (+19,127)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,560 miles
    Test number
    575580768669
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass177,433 miles (+20,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,433 miles
    Test number
    142096199302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass156,999 miles (+1,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,999 miles
    Test number
    156125584650
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass155,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,882 miles
    Test number
    834209660598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail155,882 miles (+11,549)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,882 miles
    Test number
    240912538408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on inner shoulder and very choppy recomend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass144,333 miles (+13,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,333 miles
    Test number
    546838734277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

  12. Pass130,819 miles (+18,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,819 miles
    Test number
    311883878609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

  13. Pass112,505 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,505 miles
    Test number
    712129103987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,504 miles (+15,235)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    709906154845
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass97,269 miles (+14,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,269 miles
    Test number
    772273034654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to 2mm wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre close to 2mm wear bars

  16. Pass82,652 miles (+19,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    636285325044
    • NoteExhaust center sleeve clamps badly rusted rust creeping in on front inside ofbrake disks both rear shocker shrouds droped down rear tyres close to 2mm wear bars

  17. Pass63,292 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    579178634035
    • NoteRust creeping in 0n front brake disks

  18. Fail63,292 miles (+17,732)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    727948534090
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRust creeping in 0n front brake disks

  19. Pass45,560 miles (+13,381)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    689675123009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,179 miles (+10,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,179 miles
    Test number
    815030442047
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass22,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,125 miles
    Test number
    807616641012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 ZDX

Does LS08 ZDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 ZDX expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZDX?
The MOT on LS08 ZDX expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 ZDX done?
LS08 ZDX was recorded at 219,200 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 14,195 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZDX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZDX 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 ZDX find?
LS08 ZDX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in swept area; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/cracking; offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 5 more.

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