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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LL08 EKPMOT history

LL08 EKP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 177,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LL08 EKP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
177,547 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 EKP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 EKP was last recorded at 177,547 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,450 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
9,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,547 miles
  • 2025 – 166,994 miles
  • 2024 – 157,479 miles
  • 2023 – 148,120 miles
  • 2022 – 136,653 miles
  • 2021 – 123,292 miles
  • 2020 – 107,482 miles
  • 2019 – 90,173 miles
  • 2018 – 81,018 miles
  • 2017 – 70,241 miles
  • 2016 – 56,382 miles
  • 2015 – 47,232 miles
  • 2014 – 41,875 miles
  • 2013 – 39,007 miles
  • 2012 – 35,152 miles
  • 2011 – 31,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,547 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,547 miles (+97)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    177,547 miles
    Test number
    155375669719
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,450 miles (+10,456)1 major1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,450 miles
    Test number
    326808317604
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,994 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,994 miles
    Test number
    384593907105
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades are smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

  4. Fail166,992 miles (+9,513)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,992 miles
    Test number
    429499647989
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens are corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades are smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

  5. Pass157,479 miles (+9,359)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,479 miles
    Test number
    459518445159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement smaller one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement smaller one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,120 miles (+11,467)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,120 miles
    Test number
    514889424812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,653 miles
    Test number
    575213035313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,653 miles (+13,361)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,653 miles
    Test number
    377994045813
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass123,292 miles (+15,810)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,292 miles
    Test number
    449433324350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,482 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    925823815007
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail107,482 miles (+17,309)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    134504089226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass90,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,173 miles
    Test number
    362584724227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail90,173 miles (+9,155)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,173 miles
    Test number
    255917635366
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass81,018 miles (+10,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,018 miles
    Test number
    612793738462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,241 miles (+13,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,241 miles
    Test number
    388687196194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,382 miles (+9,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,382 miles
    Test number
    604026132136
    • AdvisorySuspect rear brake pads getting low

  17. Pass47,232 miles (+5,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    569210415157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass41,875 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    487823614142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,007 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,007 miles
    Test number
    119035713147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,152 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,152 miles
    Test number
    205673142145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,911 miles
    Test number
    515335241128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL08 EKP

Does LL08 EKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 EKP is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 EKP?
The MOT on LL08 EKP is valid until 27 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 EKP done?
LL08 EKP was recorded at 177,547 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 9,557 miles a year.
Has LL08 EKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 EKP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 EKP 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 EKP find?
LL08 EKP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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