Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LL08 XXDMOT history
LL08 XXD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,784 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 122,784 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 XXD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 XXD was last recorded at 122,784 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Jan 2013: 43,951 miles, lower than 424,229 miles on 1 Feb 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,155 miles · 22 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 629 miles
- Average per year
- 5,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,784 miles
- 2025 – 116,262 miles
- 2024 – 111,014 miles
- 2023 – 106,694 miles
- 2022 – 103,239 miles
- 2021 – 98,187 miles
- 2020 – 96,205 miles
- 2019 – 77,034 miles
- 2018 – 60,472 miles
- 2017 – 54,510 miles
- 2016 – 48,578 miles
- 2015 – 46,630 miles
- 2014 – 45,479 miles
- 2013 – 43,951 miles
- 2012 – 424,229 miles
- 2011 – 38,898 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,784 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,784 miles (+629)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 122,784 miles
- Test number
- 251819380117
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,155 miles (+5,893)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 122,155 miles
- Test number
- 632219766938
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass116,262 miles (+5,248)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 116,262 miles
- Test number
- 469987228386
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,014 miles (+4,320)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 111,014 miles
- Test number
- 421642357189
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,694 miles (+3,455)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 106,694 miles
- Test number
- 719188258522
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet condition
Pass103,239 miles (+5,052)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 103,239 miles
- Test number
- 594916731959
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,187 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,187 miles
- Test number
- 111070484028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,187 miles (+1,982)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,187 miles
- Test number
- 791602074291
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass96,205 miles (+88)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 96,205 miles
- Test number
- 584618568043
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Fail96,117 miles (+19,083)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,117 miles
- Test number
- 557574185845
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,034 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 77,034 miles
- Test number
- 929852576845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,030 miles (+16,558)2 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,030 miles
- Test number
- 855703815705
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Pass60,472 miles (+5,962)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 60,472 miles
- Test number
- 683155822910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,510 miles (+5,932)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 54,510 miles
- Test number
- 116803294198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 48,578 miles
- Test number
- 527869751042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,578 miles (+1,948)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,578 miles
- Test number
- 363562963937
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass46,630 miles (+1,151)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 46,630 miles
- Test number
- 135101025042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Pass45,479 miles (+1,528)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 45,479 miles
- Test number
- 838873324004
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder tray insecure
Pass43,951 miles (-380,278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 43,951 miles
- Test number
- 746176013036
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass424,229 miles (+385,331)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 424,229 miles
- Test number
- 137882232495
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass38,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 38,898 miles
- Test number
- 655170801285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,898 miles (+2,011)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,898 miles
- Test number
- 497910701286
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail36,887 miles3 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,887 miles
- Test number
- 278877751439
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LL08 XXD
- Does LL08 XXD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 XXD is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 XXD?
- The MOT on LL08 XXD is valid until 18 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 XXD done?
- LL08 XXD was recorded at 122,784 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,589 miles a year.
- Has LL08 XXD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 XXD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL08 XXD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL08 XXD find?
- LL08 XXD passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.
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