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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LL08 VRFMOT history

LL08 VRF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 213,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LL08 VRF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
213,253 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VRF was last recorded at 213,253 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,569 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,684 miles
Average per year
11,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,253 miles
  • 2025 – 209,569 miles
  • 2024 – 206,728 miles
  • 2023 – 200,015 miles
  • 2022 – 179,906 miles
  • 2021 – 159,215 miles
  • 2020 – 142,716 miles
  • 2019 – 122,622 miles
  • 2018 – 99,986 miles
  • 2017 – 90,665 miles
  • 2016 – 82,164 miles
  • 2015 – 74,293 miles
  • 2014 – 62,327 miles
  • 2013 – 52,690 miles
  • 2012 – 44,103 miles
  • 2011 – 35,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,253 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass213,253 miles (+3,684)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    213,253 miles
    Test number
    868499869870
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass209,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    209,569 miles
    Test number
    806416700727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail209,568 miles (+2,840)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,568 miles
    Test number
    414754017984
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass206,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    206,728 miles
    Test number
    110209378159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail206,717 miles (+6,702)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,717 miles
    Test number
    944560013785
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass200,015 miles (+20,109)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    200,015 miles
    Test number
    198696949076
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass179,906 miles (+20,691)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,906 miles
    Test number
    231508215508
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass159,215 miles (+16,499)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,215 miles
    Test number
    574489866393
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear disks corroded
  9. Pass142,716 miles (+459)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,716 miles
    Test number
    662469849862
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail142,257 miles (+19,635)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,257 miles
    Test number
    901467526794
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass122,622 miles (+22,636)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,622 miles
    Test number
    374583769121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,986 miles (+9,321)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    537684299843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer edges wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer edges wearing
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass90,665 miles (+8,501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,665 miles
    Test number
    827636017877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,164 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    810035031162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,158 miles (+7,865)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,158 miles
    Test number
    266999279872
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass74,293 miles (+11,966)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    766065205128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,327 miles
    Test number
    156432974021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,326 miles (+9,636)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,326 miles
    Test number
    615822774079
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass52,690 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,690 miles
    Test number
    747193293041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,103 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,103 miles
    Test number
    397755592082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,578 miles
    Test number
    526534091058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 VRF

Does LL08 VRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VRF is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VRF?
The MOT on LL08 VRF is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VRF done?
LL08 VRF was recorded at 213,253 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 11,901 miles a year.
Has LL08 VRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VRF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 VRF 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 VRF find?
LL08 VRF passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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