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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LL08 LWFMOT history

LL08 LWF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.

LL08 LWF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
184,695 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 LWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 LWF was last recorded at 184,695 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,685 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
11,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,695 miles
  • 2023 – 151,883 miles
  • 2022 – 127,864 miles
  • 2020 – 108,573 miles
  • 2019 – 99,745 miles
  • 2018 – 90,943 miles
  • 2017 – 81,843 miles
  • 2016 – 76,836 miles
  • 2015 – 69,955 miles
  • 2014 – 59,997 miles
  • 2013 – 52,379 miles
  • 2012 – 47,079 miles
  • 2011 – 38,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,695 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,695 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    184,695 miles
    Test number
    399008564543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail184,685 miles (+32,802)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,685 miles
    Test number
    746673644830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass151,883 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,883 miles
    Test number
    828321646785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,873 miles (+24,009)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,873 miles
    Test number
    417308834547
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass127,864 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,864 miles
    Test number
    659680496010
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Fail127,854 miles (+19,281)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,854 miles
    Test number
    357460540893
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass108,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    907477632977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Fail108,573 miles (+8,828)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    119048815984
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass99,745 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    999905654947
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing low

  10. Fail99,716 miles (+8,773)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,716 miles
    Test number
    538183803847
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing low

  11. Pass90,943 miles (+9,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    454577846817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,843 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,843 miles
    Test number
    635452325081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,836 miles (+6,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,836 miles
    Test number
    362473248276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass69,955 miles (+9,958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,955 miles
    Test number
    129405745467
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass59,997 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,997 miles
    Test number
    135026164442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,903 miles (+7,524)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    428803164013
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,379 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    437037253057
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail52,379 miles (+5,300)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    586967753013
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass47,079 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    205206962060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail47,079 miles (+8,754)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    965476562077
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass38,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    408789911102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,325 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    656438111180
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LL08 LWF

Does LL08 LWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 LWF expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 LWF?
The MOT on LL08 LWF expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 LWF done?
LL08 LWF was recorded at 184,695 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 11,480 miles a year.
Has LL08 LWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 LWF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 LWF 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 LWF find?
LL08 LWF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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