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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LL08 VRDMOT history

LL08 VRD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LL08 VRD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
163,864 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VRD
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
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VRD was last recorded at 163,864 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,293 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,571 miles
Average per year
8,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,864 miles
  • 2025 – 162,293 miles
  • 2024 – 156,930 miles
  • 2023 – 146,247 miles
  • 2022 – 137,993 miles
  • 2021 – 129,696 miles
  • 2020 – 123,379 miles
  • 2019 – 118,802 miles
  • 2018 – 113,355 miles
  • 2017 – 107,218 miles
  • 2016 – 100,913 miles
  • 2015 – 89,331 miles
  • 2014 – 77,512 miles
  • 2013 – 65,979 miles
  • 2012 – 56,039 miles
  • 2011 – 31,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFlywheel Noisy
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,864 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,864 miles
    Test number
    159548074869
    • AdvisoryFlywheel Noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,864 miles (+1,571)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,864 miles
    Test number
    771443746898
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFlywheel Noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,293 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,293 miles
    Test number
    681947082355
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,293 miles (+5,363)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,293 miles
    Test number
    195599643849
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,930 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,930 miles
    Test number
    336006816933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Fail156,930 miles (+10,683)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,930 miles
    Test number
    157944432629
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  7. Pass146,247 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,247 miles
    Test number
    259135277063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,993 miles (+8,297)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,993 miles
    Test number
    302463903701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,696 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,696 miles
    Test number
    459850279739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,379 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    123,379 miles
    Test number
    552905377090
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,802 miles (+5,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,802 miles
    Test number
    115421172897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,355 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,355 miles
    Test number
    465575568641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,218 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    649949274974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,913 miles (+11,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,913 miles
    Test number
    255445612741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,331 miles (+11,819)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,331 miles
    Test number
    258476125165
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Bump Stop Bush Is Slightly Deteriorated

  16. Pass77,512 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    685561324116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear wiper blade smearing.

  17. Fail77,512 miles (+11,533)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    925811024130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear wiper blade smearing.

  18. Pass65,979 miles (+9,940)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,979 miles
    Test number
    467960433101
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers poor

  19. Pass56,039 miles (+24,189)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,039 miles
    Test number
    166195762180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,850 miles
    Test number
    926615591040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,850 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,850 miles
    Test number
    586524591003
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LL08 VRD

Does LL08 VRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VRD is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VRD?
The MOT on LL08 VRD is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VRD done?
LL08 VRD was recorded at 163,864 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 8,764 miles a year.
Has LL08 VRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VRD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 VRD 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 VRD find?
LL08 VRD passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: flywheel noisy; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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