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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LL08 BOWMOT history

LL08 BOW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LL08 BOW black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,553 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 BOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 BOW was last recorded at 172,553 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 2,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,352 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,201 miles
Average per year
6,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,553 miles
  • 2025 – 170,352 miles
  • 2024 – 166,723 miles
  • 2023 – 162,840 miles
  • 2022 – 159,263 miles
  • 2019 – 148,422 miles
  • 2018 – 141,687 miles
  • 2016 – 132,478 miles
  • 2015 – 123,458 miles
  • 2014 – 113,164 miles
  • 2013 – 102,637 miles
  • 2012 – 91,764 miles
  • 2011 – 72,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,553 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Intermittent fault with nearside front door catch.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,553 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,553 miles
    Test number
    368996848676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,352 miles
    Test number
    323729277767
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,352 miles (+3,629)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,352 miles
    Test number
    322319903879
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,723 miles (+3,883)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,723 miles
    Test number
    290471777921
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,840 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,840 miles
    Test number
    117067893358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail162,818 miles (+3,555)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,818 miles
    Test number
    295409555565
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,263 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,263 miles
    Test number
    507062670779
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault with nearside front door catch.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail159,263 miles (+10,841)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,263 miles
    Test number
    661544990174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Upper fixing. (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Upper fixing. (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin peeling(Not leaking).
    • AdvisoryIntermittent fault with nearside front door catch.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Underinflated.

  9. Pass148,422 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,422 miles
    Test number
    762679717509
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail148,422 miles (+6,735)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,422 miles
    Test number
    399060235489
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass141,687 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,687 miles
    Test number
    405352490398
    • AdvisoryAdvise ehaust
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres

  12. Fail141,686 miles (+9,208)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,686 miles
    Test number
    784226622968
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise ehaust
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres

  13. Pass132,478 miles (+9,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,478 miles
    Test number
    780003392314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass123,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,458 miles
    Test number
    987268605250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,458 miles (+10,294)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,458 miles
    Test number
    986598505265
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass113,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    319207894124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,164 miles (+10,527)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    568867894106
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,637 miles
    Test number
    328438453187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,636 miles (+10,872)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,636 miles
    Test number
    518438053106
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass91,764 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,764 miles
    Test number
    137267662156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,312 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,312 miles
    Test number
    949176182030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail90,052 miles (+17,277)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    216223982018
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass72,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,775 miles
    Test number
    597544181028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 BOW

Does LL08 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 BOW is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 BOW?
The MOT on LL08 BOW is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 BOW done?
LL08 BOW was recorded at 172,553 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
Has LL08 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 BOW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 BOW 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 LL08 BOW find?
LL08 BOW passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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