VOLKSWAGEN GOLF W8LDB has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 132,148 miles 4 months ago on Saturday 24th January 2026 at 14:44.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Saturday 23rd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

W8LDB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD JANUARY 2027132,148 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20249TH OCTOBER 2025126,531 MI
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20233RD OCTOBER 2024121,989 MI
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20223RD OCTOBER 2023119,278 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources Led Half Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202126TH SEPTEMBER 2022117,669 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 2021117,667 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 202023RD SEPTEMBER 2021107,803 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201921ST AUGUST 202098,244 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED17TH AUGUST 201998,244 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201821ST AUGUST 201990,760 MI
FAILED21ST AUGUST 201890,760 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201717TH AUGUST 201886,456 MI
FAILED17TH AUGUST 201786,456 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED25TH MAY 201627TH MAY 201781,153 MI
FAILED24TH MAY 201681,153 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED28TH MAY 201527TH MAY 201676,808 MI
PASSED23RD MAY 201422ND MAY 201572,686 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 201315TH MAY 201467,074 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Uneven Rear Tyre Wear On Inner Edges.
PASSED9TH MAY 20128TH MAY 201357,751 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Wishbone Bushes Starting To Split
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Edges
PASSED4TH MAY 20113RD MAY 201247,667 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Boyh Front Tyres On Limit
PASSED26TH APRIL 20103RD MAY 201133,878 MI
PASSED30TH APRIL 20093RD MAY 201022,173 MI
FAILED29TH APRIL 200922,155 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Background Overprinted Or Shadowed With Text (6.3.1e)
  4. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Background Overprinted Or Shadowed With Text (6.3.1e)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W8LDB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

W8LDB MOT Comments

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W8LDB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 132,148 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,607 miles

W8LDB FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration W8LDB was manufactured on Wednesday 3rd May 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 132,148 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,607 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W8LDB has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 14 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 12 Major, 2 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does W8LDB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 W8LDB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W8LDB Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 W8LDB does have Tax. Read more

When does W8LDB Tax expire?

The current Tax for W8LDB will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does W8LDB MOT expire?

The current MOT for W8LDB will expire in 8 months on Saturday 23rd January 2027. Read more

When did W8LDB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W8LDB was on Saturday 24th January 2026 at 14:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W8LDB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for W8LDB we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has W8LDB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for W8LDB we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has W8LDB done?

The odometer reading for W8LDB at the last MOT in January 2026 was 132,148 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,607 miles per year. Read more

How old is W8LDB?

The vehicle W8LDB was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 3rd May 2006. Read more

What colour is W8LDB?

The official colour of W8LDB is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does W8LDB have?

W8LDB has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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