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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.

LL08 VPZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass198,562 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass81,569 miles (+8,624)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,569 miles
    Test number
    127178165051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,945 miles (+11,146)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,945 miles
    Test number
    687818853389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass44,143 miles (+22,390)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,143 miles
    Test number
    559374152067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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