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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LL08 UTZMOT history

LL08 UTZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LL08 UTZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,054 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 UTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 UTZ was last recorded at 176,054 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 14,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2014: 12,183 miles, lower than 114,974 miles on 31 May 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,820 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,234 miles
Average per year
6,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,054 miles
  • 2025 – 161,820 miles
  • 2024 – 156,713 miles
  • 2023 – 144,210 miles
  • 2022 – 141,681 miles
  • 2020 – 137,024 miles
  • 2019 – 134,773 miles
  • 2018 – 133,317 miles
  • 2017 – 130,003 miles
  • 2016 – 127,428 miles
  • 2015 – 124,385 miles
  • 2014 – 121,183 miles
  • 2013 – 114,974 miles
  • 2012 – 97,961 miles
  • 2011 – 78,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,054 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S - D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S - Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,054 miles (+14,234)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,054 miles
    Test number
    205202630042
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S - D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S - Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,820 miles (+5,107)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,820 miles
    Test number
    346538960022
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass156,713 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,713 miles
    Test number
    214037352452
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box also missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReversing Lamp not working

  4. Fail156,713 miles (+12,503)4 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,713 miles
    Test number
    500812773553
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (off side and near Side) (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box also missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReversing Lamp not working

  5. Pass144,210 miles (+2,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,210 miles
    Test number
    106575321695
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  6. Pass141,681 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,681 miles
    Test number
    749353152764
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail141,680 miles (+4,656)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,680 miles
    Test number
    171125558795
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,024 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,024 miles
    Test number
    747610203392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,773 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,773 miles
    Test number
    474881427902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,317 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,317 miles
    Test number
    504490874805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,277 miles (+3,274)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,277 miles
    Test number
    495409528945
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass130,003 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,003 miles
    Test number
    392917567858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,428 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,428 miles
    Test number
    743811619976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,385 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,385 miles
    Test number
    895114065144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass121,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,183 miles
    Test number
    189939054178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail12,183 miles (-102,791)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,183 miles
    Test number
    158939554173
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass114,974 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,974 miles
    Test number
    676831053155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront no plate worn
    • NoteOily residue around fuel filter housing
    • NoteRear track control lower arms bushes worn
    • NoteRear tyres cracked and perished and very low inner edge

  18. Fail114,974 miles (+17,013)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,974 miles
    Test number
    885699643194
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront no plate worn
    • NoteOily residue around fuel filter housing
    • NoteRear track control lower arms bushes worn
    • NoteRear tyres cracked and perished and very low inner edge

  19. Pass97,961 miles (+19,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,961 miles
    Test number
    175645862176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass78,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,761 miles
    Test number
    908287431114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 UTZ

Does LL08 UTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 UTZ is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 UTZ?
The MOT on LL08 UTZ is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 UTZ done?
LL08 UTZ was recorded at 176,054 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,343 miles a year.
Has LL08 UTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 UTZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 UTZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 UTZ find?
LL08 UTZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s, and 5 more.

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