
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LL08 VPZMOT history
LL08 VPZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 198,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 198,562 mi
- At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,187 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 VPZ
- 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
- 10 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 VPZ was last recorded at 198,562 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 18,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 180,426 miles · 12 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 18,136 miles
- Average per year
- 12,187 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 198,562 miles
- 2024 – 180,426 miles
- 2023 – 161,548 miles
- 2022 – 155,697 miles
- 2021 – 139,490 miles
- 2019 – 114,774 miles
- 2018 – 108,188 miles
- 2017 – 98,622 miles
- 2016 – 88,034 miles
- 2015 – 81,569 miles
- 2013 – 72,945 miles
- 2012 – 44,143 miles
- 2011 – 21,753 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,562 miles (+18,136)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 198,562 miles
- Test number
- 974321577061
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,426 miles (+18,878)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 180,426 miles
- Test number
- 261790472211
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,548 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 161,548 miles
- Test number
- 958569744094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail161,548 miles (+5,851)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,548 miles
- Test number
- 673541232689
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,697 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 155,697 miles
- Test number
- 184923470709
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail155,697 miles (+16,207)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,697 miles
- Test number
- 382558853799
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,490 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 139,490 miles
- Test number
- 802865285677
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,490 miles (+24,716)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,490 miles
- Test number
- 984163069576
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,774 miles (+6,586)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,774 miles
- Test number
- 489462328956
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s-o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and engine covers fitted
Pass108,188 miles (+9,566)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 108,188 miles
- Test number
- 428534048130
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass98,622 miles (+10,588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,622 miles
- Test number
- 833688631008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass88,034 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,034 miles
- Test number
- 768442699009
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail88,034 miles (+6,465)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,034 miles
- Test number
- 275505306852
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,569 miles (+8,624)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,569 miles
- Test number
- 127178165051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,945 miles (+11,146)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 72,945 miles
- Test number
- 687818853389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,799 miles (+17,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 61,799 miles
- Test number
- 906758453094
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,143 miles (+22,390)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 44,143 miles
- Test number
- 559374152067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 21,753 miles
- Test number
- 336908971002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 VPZ
- Does LL08 VPZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL08 VPZ expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 VPZ?
- The MOT on LL08 VPZ expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL08 VPZ done?
- LL08 VPZ was recorded at 198,562 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 12,187 miles a year.
- Has LL08 VPZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 VPZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL08 VPZ 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 VPZ find?
- LL08 VPZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 9 more.
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