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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LL08 VPPMOT history

LL08 VPP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

LL08 VPP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
102,608 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VPP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VPP was last recorded at 102,608 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 6,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,572 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
6,036 miles
Average per year
5,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,608 miles
  • 2023 – 96,572 miles
  • 2022 – 90,104 miles
  • 2021 – 85,014 miles
  • 2020 – 82,720 miles
  • 2019 – 78,480 miles
  • 2018 – 74,202 miles
  • 2017 – 69,111 miles
  • 2016 – 63,394 miles
  • 2015 – 58,324 miles
  • 2014 – 53,454 miles
  • 2013 – 48,045 miles
  • 2012 – 40,628 miles
  • 2011 – 31,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,608 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamps poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,608 miles (+6,036)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    671557847330
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Pass96,572 miles (+6,468)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    280376942023
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,104 miles (+5,090)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,104 miles
    Test number
    265074506861
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    567097194530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front plastic cover missing off bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail85,008 miles (+2,288)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    291650961610
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front plastic cover missing off bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass82,720 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    535983375576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,711 miles (+4,231)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    111356141243
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass78,480 miles (+4,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    905791365702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass74,202 miles (+5,091)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    570721265650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt poor condition,damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres runout/ lumpy
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes poor condition
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs poor condition

  10. Pass69,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    914542400674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt poor condition, slight damage
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor condition
    • AdvisoryWear to both front wishbone bushes

  11. Fail69,108 miles (+5,714)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,108 miles
    Test number
    511196918311
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt poor condition, slight damage
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor condition
    • AdvisoryWear to both front wishbone bushes

  12. Pass63,394 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    675860290340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,324 miles
    Test number
    858389465127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,320 miles (+4,866)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,320 miles
    Test number
    878639265138
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Fail53,454 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,454 miles
    Test number
    137732264193
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight runout/lumpy
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3,5mm

  16. Pass53,454 miles (+5,409)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,454 miles
    Test number
    486782764143
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight runout/lumpy
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3,5mm

  17. Pass48,045 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    235470673414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,628 miles (+9,391)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,628 miles
    Test number
    698953172192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,237 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,237 miles
    Test number
    239212071430
    • NoteFront washers work via rear washer switch.
    • NoteN/s/f inner c.v gaitor in poor condition.
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch linner insecure.

  20. Fail31,230 miles3 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,230 miles
    Test number
    786672871183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront washers work via rear washer switch.
    • NoteN/s/f inner c.v gaitor in poor condition.
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch linner insecure.

Questions about LL08 VPP

Does LL08 VPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 VPP expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VPP?
The MOT on LL08 VPP expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 VPP done?
LL08 VPP was recorded at 102,608 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 5,605 miles a year.
Has LL08 VPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VPP has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LL08 VPP 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 VPP find?
LL08 VPP passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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