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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS08 ZFAMOT history

LS08 ZFA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LS08 ZFA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,933 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZFA
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
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZFA was last recorded at 141,933 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,760 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
7,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,933 miles
  • 2024 – 121,969 miles
  • 2023 – 116,466 miles
  • 2022 – 111,632 miles
  • 2021 – 108,098 miles
  • 2020 – 103,247 miles
  • 2019 – 99,286 miles
  • 2018 – 92,878 miles
  • 2017 – 87,930 miles
  • 2016 – 81,324 miles
  • 2015 – 71,111 miles
  • 2014 – 65,946 miles
  • 2013 – 58,588 miles
  • 2012 – 48,325 miles
  • 2011 – 30,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,933 miles
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,933 miles (+173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,933 miles
    Test number
    745977126673
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail141,760 miles (+19,791)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,760 miles
    Test number
    209596338401
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass121,969 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,969 miles
    Test number
    108598092189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,466 miles (+4,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,466 miles
    Test number
    509125648752
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass111,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,632 miles
    Test number
    168049702737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,632 miles (+3,534)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,632 miles
    Test number
    568419716744
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass108,098 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,098 miles
    Test number
    314526647673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,247 miles (+3,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,247 miles
    Test number
    135583607721
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass99,286 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,286 miles
    Test number
    332750210243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,878 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    565887628513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,930 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    900207652573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,324 miles (+10,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    260210886591
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on edge
  13. Pass71,111 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,111 miles
    Test number
    168670875192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,946 miles (+7,358)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,946 miles
    Test number
    876111484110
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement
  15. Fail58,588 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,588 miles
    Test number
    185189893196
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted
  16. Pass58,588 miles (+10,263)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,588 miles
    Test number
    746089293156
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted
  17. Pass48,325 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    756424422114
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a stone in the sidewall
  18. Fail48,325 miles (+17,783)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    386742722166
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a stone in the sidewall
  19. Pass30,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,542 miles
    Test number
    565471481072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,541 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,541 miles
    Test number
    889631481075
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LS08 ZFA

Does LS08 ZFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 ZFA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZFA?
The MOT on LS08 ZFA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 ZFA done?
LS08 ZFA was recorded at 141,933 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,577 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZFA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZFA 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 ZFA find?
LS08 ZFA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: chip in windscreen; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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