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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LL08 OTAMOT history

LL08 OTA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LL08 OTA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,315 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 OTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 OTA was last recorded at 40,315 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,516 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,799 miles
Average per year
1,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,315 miles
  • 2024 – 35,516 miles
  • 2023 – 30,888 miles
  • 2022 – 29,116 miles
  • 2021 – 28,169 miles
  • 2020 – 27,298 miles
  • 2019 – 26,308 miles
  • 2018 – 25,518 miles
  • 2017 – 24,385 miles
  • 2016 – 23,329 miles
  • 2015 – 22,322 miles
  • 2014 – 20,268 miles
  • 2013 – 17,611 miles
  • 2012 – 15,118 miles
  • 2011 – 12,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,315 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension componants corroded

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,315 miles (+4,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    883059821499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension componants corroded

  2. Pass35,516 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    35,516 miles
    Test number
    469730388657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail35,508 miles (+4,620)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,508 miles
    Test number
    529633576220
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass30,888 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    30,888 miles
    Test number
    312542384561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    470167476822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,116 miles (+947)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    503699529563
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  7. Pass28,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,169 miles
    Test number
    296263309077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail28,169 miles (+871)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,169 miles
    Test number
    302282835667
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass27,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    27,298 miles
    Test number
    245918874424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,298 miles (+990)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,298 miles
    Test number
    431633603810
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass26,308 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    26,308 miles
    Test number
    444037662750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass25,518 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,518 miles
    Test number
    641059236002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,385 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,385 miles
    Test number
    406057759809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    854132676161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,329 miles (+1,007)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    791706762966
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass22,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,322 miles
    Test number
    825850615215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,322 miles (+2,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,322 miles
    Test number
    116819505279
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass20,268 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,268 miles
    Test number
    346137214236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,611 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,611 miles
    Test number
    318381513449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,118 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,118 miles
    Test number
    995382212247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,012 miles
    Test number
    248475991106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 OTA

Does LL08 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 OTA is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 OTA?
The MOT on LL08 OTA is valid until 26 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 OTA done?
LL08 OTA was recorded at 40,315 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,935 miles a year.
Has LL08 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 OTA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 OTA 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 OTA find?
LL08 OTA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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