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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LL08 ZTOMOT history

LL08 ZTO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LL08 ZTO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
185,903 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ZTO
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
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ZTO was last recorded at 185,903 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 3,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,340 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,563 miles
Average per year
8,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,903 miles
  • 2024 – 182,340 miles
  • 2023 – 176,742 miles
  • 2022 – 176,505 miles
  • 2021 – 172,478 miles
  • 2020 – 166,171 miles
  • 2019 – 160,247 miles
  • 2018 – 148,910 miles
  • 2017 – 137,728 miles
  • 2016 – 131,355 miles
  • 2015 – 121,598 miles
  • 2014 – 110,478 miles
  • 2013 – 97,214 miles
  • 2012 – 82,149 miles
  • 2011 – 62,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,903 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,903 miles (+3,563)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    185,903 miles
    Test number
    292149748237
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,340 miles (+5,598)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,340 miles
    Test number
    825343182123
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear general under side corrosion

  3. Pass176,742 miles (+237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    176,742 miles
    Test number
    718627352793
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass176,505 miles (+4,027)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,505 miles
    Test number
    621902256838
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass172,478 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,478 miles
    Test number
    259793657186
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail172,478 miles (+6,307)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,478 miles
    Test number
    199015599336
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass166,171 miles (+5,924)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,171 miles
    Test number
    997248865868
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass160,247 miles (+11,337)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,247 miles
    Test number
    499232257106
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,910 miles (+11,182)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    148,910 miles
    Test number
    611739807592
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass137,728 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,728 miles
    Test number
    118616696820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,355 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,355 miles
    Test number
    334962296503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,598 miles
    Test number
    405862933464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has small splits on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail121,598 miles (+11,120)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,598 miles
    Test number
    969306631498
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has small splits on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,478 miles
    Test number
    196625644263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail110,478 miles (+13,264)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,478 miles
    Test number
    347255244266
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass97,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,214 miles
    Test number
    325708743252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail97,214 miles (+15,065)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,214 miles
    Test number
    719205843218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass82,149 miles (+19,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    388671052486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass62,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,345 miles
    Test number
    238943871188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 ZTO

Does LL08 ZTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 ZTO is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ZTO?
The MOT on LL08 ZTO is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 ZTO done?
LL08 ZTO was recorded at 185,903 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,478 miles a year.
Has LL08 ZTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ZTO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LL08 ZTO 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 ZTO find?
LL08 ZTO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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