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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LL08 RDZMOT history

LL08 RDZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

LL08 RDZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
176,949 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 RDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 RDZ was last recorded at 176,949 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,920 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
9,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,949 miles
  • 2024 – 167,002 miles
  • 2023 – 157,765 miles
  • 2022 – 149,944 miles
  • 2021 – 144,798 miles
  • 2020 – 137,191 miles
  • 2019 – 128,225 miles
  • 2018 – 116,682 miles
  • 2017 – 106,727 miles
  • 2016 – 96,006 miles
  • 2015 – 85,371 miles
  • 2014 – 72,969 miles
  • 2013 – 62,383 miles
  • 2012 – 52,942 miles
  • 2011 – 41,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,949 miles
  • DangerousRadiator insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,949 miles (+29)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    176,949 miles
    Test number
    694045043465
    • DangerousRadiator insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,920 miles (+9,918)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,920 miles
    Test number
    718037103440
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRadiator insecure
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,002 miles (+9,237)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,002 miles
    Test number
    280518812193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass157,765 miles (+7,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,765 miles
    Test number
    513916102653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,944 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    505871488044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,798 miles (+7,607)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,798 miles
    Test number
    927208109639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,191 miles (+8,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,191 miles
    Test number
    426384525193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass128,225 miles (+11,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,225 miles
    Test number
    492042041969
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,682 miles (+9,955)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    569485028117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,727 miles (+10,721)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    423683212164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,006 miles (+10,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    616338545403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass85,371 miles (+12,402)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    679831787015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,969 miles4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,969 miles
    Test number
    707195354283
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre out of shepe.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre Kumho 225/45R17 8-8-8 mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre Infinity 225/45R17 5-6-4 mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre Infinity 225/45R17 2-4-2 mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre Infinity 225/45R17 5-6-4 mm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail72,969 miles (+10,586)1 failure7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,969 miles
    Test number
    536005154205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre out of shepe.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre Infinity 225/45R17 3-3-2 mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre Infinity 225/45R17 5-6-4 mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre Infinity 225/45R17 2-4-2 mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre Infinity 225/45R17 5-6-4 mm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail62,383 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,383 miles
    Test number
    419818063202
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

  16. Pass62,383 miles (+9,441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,383 miles
    Test number
    735728163240
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

  17. Pass52,942 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    405638362207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail52,942 miles (+11,494)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    535438262231
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass41,448 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,448 miles
    Test number
    427078661166
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LL08 RDZ

Does LL08 RDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 RDZ expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 RDZ?
The MOT on LL08 RDZ expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 RDZ done?
LL08 RDZ was recorded at 176,949 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 9,806 miles a year.
Has LL08 RDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 RDZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 RDZ 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 RDZ find?
LL08 RDZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 advisory: radiator insecure; oil leak, but not excessive.

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