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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LL08 LLVMOT history

LL08 LLV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LL08 LLV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,892 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 LLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 LLV was last recorded at 152,892 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,232 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
660 miles
Average per year
7,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,892 miles
  • 2025 – 152,232 miles
  • 2023 – 142,580 miles
  • 2022 – 138,264 miles
  • 2021 – 131,747 miles
  • 2020 – 122,983 miles
  • 2019 – 106,437 miles
  • 2018 – 92,847 miles
  • 2017 – 85,537 miles
  • 2016 – 77,448 miles
  • 2015 – 70,246 miles
  • 2014 – 60,972 miles
  • 2013 – 51,156 miles
  • 2012 – 41,753 miles
  • 2011 – 32,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,892 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,892 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,892 miles
    Test number
    918376063926
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail152,892 miles (+660)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,892 miles
    Test number
    867669369918
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass152,232 miles (+9,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,232 miles
    Test number
    323587884703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass142,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,580 miles
    Test number
    580560204363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail142,580 miles (+4,316)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,580 miles
    Test number
    807255510724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass138,264 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,264 miles
    Test number
    972200377922
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail138,264 miles (+6,517)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,264 miles
    Test number
    330627483994
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass131,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,747 miles
    Test number
    719956230772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail131,747 miles (+8,764)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,747 miles
    Test number
    462101850755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass122,983 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,983 miles
    Test number
    787634971965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Fail122,943 miles (+16,506)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,943 miles
    Test number
    631093571867
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass106,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    583155655063
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail106,437 miles (+13,590)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    404526017236
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass92,847 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,847 miles
    Test number
    865493027541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    673137829745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,537 miles (+8,089)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,537 miles
    Test number
    649334347218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass77,448 miles (+7,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,448 miles
    Test number
    771761422397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass70,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    205170325106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,246 miles (+9,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    316139315169
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  20. Pass60,972 miles (+9,816)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,972 miles
    Test number
    657299824194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,156 miles
    Test number
    275023313103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,156 miles (+9,403)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,156 miles
    Test number
    277033713465
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass41,753 miles (+9,168)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,753 miles
    Test number
    439817012146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,585 miles
    Test number
    266058111400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 LLV

Does LL08 LLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 LLV is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 LLV?
The MOT on LL08 LLV is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 LLV done?
LL08 LLV was recorded at 152,892 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 7,838 miles a year.
Has LL08 LLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 LLV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 LLV 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 LLV find?
LL08 LLV passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tyre deteriorated, and 1 more.

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