
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass117,000 miles (+3,169)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 117,000 miles
- Test number
- 153892330279
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass99,973 miles (+11,394)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 99,973 miles
- Test number
- 518795525207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,579 miles (-180)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 88,579 miles
- Test number
- 796853554262
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
Pass49,879 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,879 miles
- Test number
- 335395251451
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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