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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LL08 ULNMOT history

LL08 ULN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LL08 ULN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,023 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ULN
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
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ULN was last recorded at 185,023 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 4,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,282 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,741 miles
Average per year
9,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,023 miles
  • 2024 – 180,282 miles
  • 2023 – 164,930 miles
  • 2022 – 147,739 miles
  • 2021 – 130,887 miles
  • 2019 – 106,615 miles
  • 2018 – 97,869 miles
  • 2017 – 90,811 miles
  • 2016 – 82,647 miles
  • 2015 – 73,777 miles
  • 2014 – 65,507 miles
  • 2013 – 54,111 miles
  • 2011 – 44,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,023 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,023 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,023 miles
    Test number
    419309710640
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail185,023 miles (+4,741)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,023 miles
    Test number
    538020928481
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass180,282 miles (+15,352)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,282 miles
    Test number
    238413632756
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,930 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,930 miles
    Test number
    672501806858
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper loose but not likely to become detached offside front
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail164,930 miles (+17,191)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,930 miles
    Test number
    777556506480
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper loose but not likely to become detached offside front
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,739 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    147,739 miles
    Test number
    348411442876
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail147,739 miles (+16,852)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,739 miles
    Test number
    949756439347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,887 miles (+24,272)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,887 miles
    Test number
    804326291261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,615 miles (+8,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,615 miles
    Test number
    279850685110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,869 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    696629215406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,761 miles (+6,950)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,761 miles
    Test number
    383942723120
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is bald on edges

  12. Pass90,811 miles (+8,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    994760155329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play hub (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass82,647 miles (+8,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,647 miles
    Test number
    742850242255
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKED NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST

  14. Pass73,777 miles (+8,270)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    928383275063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,507 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,507 miles
    Test number
    768876274049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront lower bumper damaged/split.
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail65,507 miles (+11,396)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,507 miles
    Test number
    186326874027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront lower bumper damaged/split.
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass54,111 miles (+9,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    398938973032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass44,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    438684751440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 ULN

Does LL08 ULN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 ULN is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ULN?
The MOT on LL08 ULN is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 ULN done?
LL08 ULN was recorded at 185,023 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,494 miles a year.
Has LL08 ULN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ULN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 ULN 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 ULN find?
LL08 ULN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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