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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LL08 NBEMOT history

LL08 NBE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 189,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LL08 NBE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
189,022 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 NBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 NBE was last recorded at 189,022 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 3,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,822 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,200 miles
Average per year
10,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,022 miles
  • 2022 – 185,822 miles
  • 2021 – 174,618 miles
  • 2020 – 163,173 miles
  • 2019 – 153,049 miles
  • 2018 – 138,653 miles
  • 2017 – 125,189 miles
  • 2016 – 111,602 miles
  • 2015 – 97,265 miles
  • 2014 – 75,806 miles
  • 2013 – 58,141 miles
  • 2012 – 45,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sill damaged

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,022 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    189,022 miles
    Test number
    333326296926
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sill damaged

  2. Fail189,022 miles (+3,200)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,022 miles
    Test number
    130502108853
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sill damaged

  3. Pass185,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,822 miles
    Test number
    554932770028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail185,822 miles (+11,204)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,822 miles
    Test number
    222482372716
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass174,618 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,618 miles
    Test number
    814185929713
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail174,616 miles (+11,443)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,616 miles
    Test number
    560076644442
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass163,173 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,173 miles
    Test number
    770696318852
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail163,172 miles (+10,123)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,172 miles
    Test number
    527644704155
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass153,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,049 miles
    Test number
    846691640756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,036 miles (+14,383)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,036 miles
    Test number
    174206179430
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass138,653 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,653 miles
    Test number
    458827322951
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail138,653 miles (+13,464)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,653 miles
    Test number
    487337263487
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass125,189 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,189 miles
    Test number
    565050551147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail125,152 miles (+13,550)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,152 miles
    Test number
    775809388748
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass111,602 miles (+14,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,602 miles
    Test number
    202932656638
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass97,265 miles (+6,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,265 miles
    Test number
    842016766459
    • AdvisoryOil and coolant leak

  17. Pass91,090 miles (+15,284)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,090 miles
    Test number
    248470525452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,806 miles (+17,665)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    365827104198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight perishing both rear tyres 225/40/18

  19. Pass58,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    938706503113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,141 miles (+12,772)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    478075703199
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass45,369 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    756267302125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,223 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,223 miles
    Test number
    216394102428
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL08 NBE

Does LL08 NBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 NBE is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 NBE?
The MOT on LL08 NBE is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 NBE done?
LL08 NBE was recorded at 189,022 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 10,378 miles a year.
Has LL08 NBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 NBE has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 NBE 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 NBE find?
LL08 NBE passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear lower sill damaged.

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