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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LL08 TFYMOT history

LL08 TFY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

LL08 TFY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
138,576 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 TFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 TFY was last recorded at 138,576 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 4,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2014: 88,579 miles, lower than 88,759 miles on 8 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,032 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,544 miles
Average per year
8,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,576 miles
  • 2021 – 134,032 miles
  • 2020 – 129,124 miles
  • 2019 – 120,652 miles
  • 2018 – 117,000 miles
  • 2017 – 113,831 miles
  • 2016 – 109,069 miles
  • 2015 – 99,973 miles
  • 2014 – 88,579 miles
  • 2013 – 76,994 miles
  • 2012 – 66,325 miles
  • 2011 – 49,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,576 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,576 miles (+4,544)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,576 miles
    Test number
    981929290360
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass134,032 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,032 miles
    Test number
    312379664775
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail134,032 miles (+4,908)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,032 miles
    Test number
    850850199261
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass129,124 miles (+8,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    659870365043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass120,652 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,652 miles
    Test number
    787147379881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail120,651 miles (+3,651)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,651 miles
    Test number
    646990651099
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass117,000 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    153892330279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,831 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,831 miles
    Test number
    685093674976
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass109,069 miles (+9,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    787963127422
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet catch not always allowing bonnet to shut
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear Non obligatory mirror damaged bumper damaged
  10. Pass99,973 miles (+11,394)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,973 miles
    Test number
    518795525207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,579 miles (-180)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    796853554262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,759 miles (+11,765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    928151254278
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  13. Pass76,994 miles (+10,669)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    907372853202
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  14. Pass66,325 miles (+16,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    225620152256
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass49,879 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,879 miles
    Test number
    335395251451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,838 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,838 miles
    Test number
    698093251230
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL08 TFY

Does LL08 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 TFY expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 TFY?
The MOT on LL08 TFY expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 TFY done?
LL08 TFY was recorded at 138,576 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 8,059 miles a year.
Has LL08 TFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 TFY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LL08 TFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 TFY find?
LL08 TFY passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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