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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LL08 AFAMOT history

LL08 AFA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LL08 AFA red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
196,870 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 AFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 AFA was last recorded at 196,870 miles on 2 May 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2016: 79,010 miles, lower than 83,862 miles on 6 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
196,729 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
10,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,870 miles
  • 2025 – 180,139 miles
  • 2024 – 167,389 miles
  • 2023 – 156,974 miles
  • 2022 – 148,262 miles
  • 2021 – 145,774 miles
  • 2019 – 142,776 miles
  • 2018 – 126,010 miles
  • 2017 – 102,915 miles
  • 2016 – 79,010 miles
  • 2015 – 83,862 miles
  • 2014 – 69,042 miles
  • 2013 – 61,895 miles
  • 2012 – 55,016 miles
  • 2011 – 43,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,870 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Middle exhaust box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Noise when clutch depressed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,870 miles (+141)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    196,870 miles
    Test number
    572700554144
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail196,729 miles (+16,590)2 dangerous9 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,729 miles
    Test number
    721266842325
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever on caliper not returning to stop (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip insecure to arm (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met minimum performance
    • AdvisoryPoor performance on offside rear park brake
    • AdvisoryVehicle internal clutch fault

  3. Pass180,139 miles (+86)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,139 miles
    Test number
    843710479461
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise when clutch depressed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,053 miles (+12,664)2 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,053 miles
    Test number
    729709487911
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise when clutch depressed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,389 miles (+2)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,389 miles
    Test number
    209918310063
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  6. Fail167,387 miles (+10,413)6 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,387 miles
    Test number
    844785417044
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  7. Pass156,974 miles (+211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    156,974 miles
    Test number
    530179959837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail156,763 miles (+8,501)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,763 miles
    Test number
    302398198144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass148,262 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,262 miles
    Test number
    424981478586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail148,232 miles (+2,458)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,232 miles
    Test number
    973121335408
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass145,774 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,774 miles
    Test number
    254625174840
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront centre seat belt buckle cover missing

  12. Fail145,754 miles (+2,978)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,754 miles
    Test number
    783335079717
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront centre seat belt buckle cover missing

  13. Pass142,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,776 miles
    Test number
    546524600282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail142,776 miles (+16,766)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,776 miles
    Test number
    234291044517
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass126,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,010 miles
    Test number
    330067828672
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail126,010 miles (+14,515)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,010 miles
    Test number
    722794599329
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass111,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    847254593007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,495 miles (+8,580)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    690135590459
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass102,915 miles (+23,905)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,915 miles
    Test number
    320297662056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    621210987208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light is on

  21. Fail79,010 miles (-4,852)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    490461180201
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light is on

  22. Pass83,862 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    445756325188
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Fail83,862 miles (+14,820)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,862 miles
    Test number
    336476925128
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  24. Pass69,042 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,042 miles
    Test number
    878196704118
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  25. Fail69,042 miles (+7,147)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,042 miles
    Test number
    795466504170
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  26. Pass61,895 miles (+6,879)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,895 miles
    Test number
    477695913135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass55,016 miles (+11,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,016 miles
    Test number
    235924522185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass43,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    939833521124
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LL08 AFA

Does LL08 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 AFA is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 AFA?
The MOT on LL08 AFA is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 AFA done?
LL08 AFA was recorded at 196,870 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 10,258 miles a year.
Has LL08 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 AFA has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 AFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 AFA find?
LL08 AFA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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