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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LL08 LKNMOT history

LL08 LKN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LL08 LKN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,186 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 LKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 LKN was last recorded at 143,186 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 3,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2013: 61,157 miles, lower than 106,694 miles on 7 Dec 2012.

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
139,442 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,744 miles
Average per year
6,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,186 miles
  • 2025 – 139,442 miles
  • 2024 – 135,339 miles
  • 2023 – 131,299 miles
  • 2022 – 124,960 miles
  • 2021 – 118,591 miles
  • 2020 – 111,355 miles
  • 2019 – 104,595 miles
  • 2018 – 97,881 miles
  • 2017 – 91,314 miles
  • 2016 – 85,216 miles
  • 2015 – 75,900 miles
  • 2014 – 68,268 miles
  • 2013 – 61,157 miles
  • 2012 – 106,694 miles
  • 2011 – 39,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,186 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,186 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,186 miles
    Test number
    609630622158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,442 miles (+4,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,442 miles
    Test number
    198625340688
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.

  3. Pass135,339 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,339 miles
    Test number
    561814943821
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

  4. Pass131,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,299 miles
    Test number
    410551444893
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail131,299 miles (+6,339)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,299 miles
    Test number
    311714974922
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,960 miles
    Test number
    772535479731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,960 miles (+6,369)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,960 miles
    Test number
    431646104757
    • Repaired at testFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass118,591 miles (+7,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    977606996559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,355 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    512084136648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,595 miles (+6,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,595 miles
    Test number
    460607924989
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops in poor condition

  11. Pass97,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,881 miles
    Test number
    627193594361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,881 miles (+6,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,881 miles
    Test number
    906276669579
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass91,314 miles (+6,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    575698310307
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded and worn

  14. Pass85,216 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    355276752853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,900 miles
    Test number
    825929008706
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn

  16. Fail75,900 miles (+7,632)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,900 miles
    Test number
    311021605744
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn

  17. Pass68,268 miles (+7,111)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,268 miles
    Test number
    679737594265
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,157 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    926955513313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1.Both front tyres are cracking all over.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail61,157 miles (-45,537)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    769922313363
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note1.Both front tyres are cracking all over.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass106,694 miles (+66,950)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    156072542372
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres approaching limit
    • NoteUnable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat

  21. Pass39,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,744 miles
    Test number
    279401851102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 LKN

Does LL08 LKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 LKN is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 LKN?
The MOT on LL08 LKN is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 LKN done?
LL08 LKN was recorded at 143,186 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,723 miles a year.
Has LL08 LKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 LKN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 LKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 LKN find?
LL08 LKN passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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