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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LL08 ULRMOT history

LL08 ULR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LL08 ULR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,062 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ULR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ULR was last recorded at 148,062 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,057 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,062 miles
  • 2025 – 146,254 miles
  • 2024 – 143,637 miles
  • 2023 – 138,635 miles
  • 2022 – 132,519 miles
  • 2021 – 126,861 miles
  • 2020 – 122,072 miles
  • 2019 – 114,691 miles
  • 2018 – 105,282 miles
  • 2017 – 94,405 miles
  • 2016 – 84,085 miles
  • 2015 – 72,518 miles
  • 2014 – 62,313 miles
  • 2013 – 50,300 miles
  • 2012 – 41,203 miles
  • 2011 – 29,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,062 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,062 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,062 miles
    Test number
    890082362295
    • 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))

  2. Fail148,057 miles (+1,803)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,057 miles
    Test number
    156594551821
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass146,254 miles (+2,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,254 miles
    Test number
    794864984689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass143,637 miles (+5,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,637 miles
    Test number
    273447213821
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,635 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,635 miles
    Test number
    810552763733
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack felt at offside wheel.

  6. Fail138,634 miles (+6,115)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,634 miles
    Test number
    697178899901
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack felt at offside wheel.

  7. Pass132,519 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,519 miles
    Test number
    693648948564
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail132,516 miles (+5,655)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,516 miles
    Test number
    665638299943
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass126,861 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,861 miles
    Test number
    268521315665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,072 miles (+7,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,072 miles
    Test number
    618223226828
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass114,691 miles (+9,409)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,691 miles
    Test number
    789265213317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,282 miles (+10,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,282 miles
    Test number
    831965410816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres Uneven Wear And Perished

  13. Pass94,405 miles (+10,320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,405 miles
    Test number
    536790370976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing lower on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Pass84,085 miles (+11,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,085 miles
    Test number
    760431010594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened rearmost fixing bolt incorrect length (2.4.A.2)

  15. Pass72,518 miles (+10,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,518 miles
    Test number
    989688335199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    226600544135
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail62,308 miles (+12,008)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,308 miles
    Test number
    508920744191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)

  18. Pass50,300 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    787808943167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot torn

  19. Fail50,300 miles (+9,097)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    126868043103
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot torn

  20. Pass41,203 miles (+11,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,203 miles
    Test number
    329745042145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass29,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,458 miles
    Test number
    975572651102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 ULR

Does LL08 ULR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 ULR is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ULR?
The MOT on LL08 ULR is valid until 25 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 ULR done?
LL08 ULR was recorded at 148,062 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,060 miles a year.
Has LL08 ULR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ULR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 ULR 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 ULR find?
LL08 ULR passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: 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.

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