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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LL08 DKAMOT history

LL08 DKA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LL08 DKA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,289 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 DKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 DKA was last recorded at 137,289 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 1,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,731 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,558 miles
Average per year
6,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,289 miles
  • 2025 – 135,731 miles
  • 2024 – 133,402 miles
  • 2023 – 130,663 miles
  • 2022 – 127,844 miles
  • 2021 – 112,969 miles
  • 2020 – 99,279 miles
  • 2019 – 85,535 miles
  • 2018 – 72,720 miles
  • 2017 – 68,476 miles
  • 2016 – 65,469 miles
  • 2015 – 57,503 miles
  • 2014 – 50,518 miles
  • 2013 – 45,592 miles
  • 2012 – 35,704 miles
  • 2011 – 30,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,289 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

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 Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,289 miles (+1,558)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,289 miles
    Test number
    575937195650
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  2. Pass135,731 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,731 miles
    Test number
    763282223874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,402 miles (+9)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,402 miles
    Test number
    709915277380
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,393 miles (+2,730)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,393 miles
    Test number
    919524496160
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,663 miles (+2,819)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,663 miles
    Test number
    636597069654
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,844 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,844 miles
    Test number
    947698498174
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake parts coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll moving parts coated
    • AdvisoryBoth upper spring mounts coated

  7. Fail127,840 miles (+14,871)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    801690828262
    • MajorNearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake parts coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll moving parts coated
    • AdvisoryBoth upper spring mounts coated

  8. Pass112,969 miles (+112)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,969 miles
    Test number
    980037228568
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve stem perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail112,857 miles (+13,578)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    356194135623
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve stem perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass99,279 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,279 miles
    Test number
    930256925267
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail99,279 miles (+13,744)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,279 miles
    Test number
    973506195030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass85,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,535 miles
    Test number
    900318918391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail85,535 miles (+12,815)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,535 miles
    Test number
    230027093877
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass72,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    296896996116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,720 miles (+4,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    354787142089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass68,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    678365444469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,476 miles (+3,007)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    387358325073
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass65,469 miles (+7,966)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    639525039448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,503 miles (+6,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    877612435278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass50,518 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    997257454194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished

  21. Fail50,518 miles (+4,926)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    806937754177
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished

  22. Pass45,592 miles (+9,888)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,592 miles
    Test number
    355514653113
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished poor condition
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished poor condition

  23. Pass35,704 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,704 miles
    Test number
    156034612121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,611 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,611 miles
    Test number
    309054721131
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LL08 DKA

Does LL08 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 DKA is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 DKA?
The MOT on LL08 DKA is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 DKA done?
LL08 DKA was recorded at 137,289 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 6,972 miles a year.
Has LL08 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 DKA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 DKA 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 DKA find?
LL08 DKA passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; various underside corrosion.

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