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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LL08 DLKMOT history

LL08 DLK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

LL08 DLK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
131,177 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 DLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 DLK was last recorded at 131,177 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 5,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,257 miles · 6 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,920 miles
Average per year
6,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,177 miles
  • 2021 – 125,257 miles
  • 2020 – 119,761 miles
  • 2019 – 112,075 miles
  • 2018 – 104,465 miles
  • 2017 – 98,989 miles
  • 2016 – 95,289 miles
  • 2015 – 90,064 miles
  • 2014 – 83,565 miles
  • 2013 – 79,668 miles
  • 2012 – 75,356 miles
  • 2011 – 68,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,177 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,177 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,177 miles
    Test number
    506450287906
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,177 miles (+5,920)1 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,177 miles
    Test number
    634521530380
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,257 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,257 miles
    Test number
    456457209941
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail125,257 miles (+5,496)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,257 miles
    Test number
    861520491378
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,761 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,761 miles
    Test number
    818548377681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail119,760 miles (+5)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,760 miles
    Test number
    129968667552
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail119,755 miles (+7,680)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,755 miles
    Test number
    436297965810
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working within the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass112,075 miles (+7,610)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,075 miles
    Test number
    162546525673
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,465 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,465 miles
    Test number
    701996528119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,989 miles (+3,700)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,989 miles
    Test number
    144978642869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to 3.omm,lower on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre,wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass95,289 miles (+5,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,289 miles
    Test number
    143422519232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Pass90,064 miles (+6,499)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    287112725214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm at it's lowest point
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has light cracks to tread and is feathered
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread slightly feathered

  13. Pass83,565 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    485065224282
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low

  14. Fail83,565 miles (+3,897)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    998515324264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low

  15. Pass79,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,668 miles
    Test number
    538687153217
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

  16. Fail79,668 miles (+4,312)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,668 miles
    Test number
    945887553233
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

  17. Pass75,356 miles (+7,072)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    617558442264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
    • NoteVarious small stone chips to windscreen

  18. Fail68,284 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,284 miles
    Test number
    145255951269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass68,284 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,284 miles
    Test number
    507055951289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    659435391049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 DLK

Does LL08 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 DLK expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 DLK?
The MOT on LL08 DLK expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 DLK done?
LL08 DLK was recorded at 131,177 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 6,136 miles a year.
Has LL08 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 DLK has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LL08 DLK 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 DLK find?
LL08 DLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush, and 2 more.

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