Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L111 JGSMOT history

L111 JGS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L111 JGS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
181,487 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,527 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L111 JGS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L111 JGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 JGS was last recorded at 181,487 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,643 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,844 miles
Average per year
8,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,487 miles
  • 2025 – 176,643 miles
  • 2024 – 172,673 miles
  • 2023 – 158,462 miles
  • 2022 – 148,058 miles
  • 2021 – 139,677 miles
  • 2020 – 129,937 miles
  • 2019 – 122,575 miles
  • 2018 – 119,499 miles
  • 2017 – 116,315 miles
  • 2016 – 113,026 miles
  • 2015 – 94,877 miles
  • 2014 – 75,523 miles
  • 2013 – 57,133 miles
  • 2012 – 46,700 miles
  • 2011 – 41,618 miles
  • 2010 – 35,212 miles
  • 2009 – 29,074 miles
  • 2008 – 24,448 miles
  • 2007 – 17,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,487 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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 exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,487 miles (+4,844)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    181,487 miles
    Test number
    671228353762
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass176,643 miles (+3,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,643 miles
    Test number
    619486209070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass172,673 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    172,673 miles
    Test number
    511700781459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail172,652 miles (+14,190)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,652 miles
    Test number
    987846327022
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass158,462 miles (+10,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    158,462 miles
    Test number
    520758926565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
  6. Pass148,058 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    148,058 miles
    Test number
    174879494056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,677 miles (+9,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,677 miles
    Test number
    810479966969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Pass129,937 miles (+7,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,937 miles
    Test number
    895077291170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass122,575 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,575 miles
    Test number
    912911726893
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail122,560 miles (+3,061)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,560 miles
    Test number
    701444682530
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass119,499 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,499 miles
    Test number
    277568260371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,315 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,315 miles
    Test number
    280428092430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,026 miles (+18,149)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,026 miles
    Test number
    735480846320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,877 miles (+19,354)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,877 miles
    Test number
    995172685035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,523 miles (+18,390)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,523 miles
    Test number
    938030684054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    366570683068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,133 miles (+10,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    958740883097
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass46,700 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,700 miles
    Test number
    205070392000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,618 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,618 miles
    Test number
    937392881068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,212 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,212 miles
    Test number
    121409080445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,074 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,074 miles
    Test number
    482040299006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,448 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,448 miles
    Test number
    930923298045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,438 miles
    Test number
    770453897051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 JGS

Does L111 JGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 JGS is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 JGS?
The MOT on L111 JGS is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 JGS done?
L111 JGS was recorded at 181,487 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 8,527 miles a year.
Has L111 JGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 JGS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L111 JGS 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 L111 JGS find?
L111 JGS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper end; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Browse all L111J registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.