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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LL08 VPXMOT history

LL08 VPX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2026.

LL08 VPX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,263 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VPX was last recorded at 145,263 miles on 20 Sept 2026, 3,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,261 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,002 miles
Average per year
7,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,263 miles
  • 2025 – 142,261 miles
  • 2024 – 140,535 miles
  • 2023 – 138,075 miles
  • 2022 – 135,524 miles
  • 2021 – 131,658 miles
  • 2020 – 116,829 miles
  • 2019 – 111,810 miles
  • 2018 – 104,884 miles
  • 2017 – 86,500 miles
  • 2016 – 69,168 miles
  • 2015 – 63,149 miles
  • 2014 – 57,014 miles
  • 2013 – 48,610 miles
  • 2012 – 42,302 miles
  • 2011 – 36,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,263 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all dices (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play o/s steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,263 miles (+3,002)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,263 miles
    Test number
    795444766235
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all dices (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,261 miles (+1,726)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,261 miles
    Test number
    950901544887
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,535 miles (+2,460)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,535 miles
    Test number
    456615574540
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,075 miles (+2,551)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,075 miles
    Test number
    732950364539
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side inner/outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,524 miles (+3,866)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,524 miles
    Test number
    407301412525
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,658 miles
    Test number
    577320495363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s steering rack

  7. Fail131,658 miles (+14,829)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,658 miles
    Test number
    423976132164
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s steering rack

  8. Pass116,829 miles (+5,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,829 miles
    Test number
    123697126335
    • AdvisoryScrew in n/s/f tyre

  9. Pass111,810 miles (+6,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,810 miles
    Test number
    777909893821
    • AdvisorySlight play front arm bushes

  10. Pass104,884 miles (+18,384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,884 miles
    Test number
    511238721424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,500 miles (+17,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,500 miles
    Test number
    385045856477
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass69,168 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,168 miles
    Test number
    720251978962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,149 miles (+6,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,149 miles
    Test number
    755726915221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass57,014 miles (+8,404)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    408484424220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,610 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,610 miles
    Test number
    196260423258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,302 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,302 miles
    Test number
    426897522265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,218 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,218 miles
    Test number
    366548671101
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,218 miles
    Test number
    439478171141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL08 VPX

Does LL08 VPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VPX is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VPX?
The MOT on LL08 VPX is valid until 8 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 VPX done?
LL08 VPX was recorded at 145,263 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2026, an average of 7,158 miles a year.
Has LL08 VPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VPX has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LL08 VPX 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 VPX find?
LL08 VPX passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all dices; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 7 more.

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